Flint and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Flint and Cataclasite

The general Flint and Cataclasite definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. On the other hand, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Flint and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Flint and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Cataclasite

The history of Flint and Cataclasite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Flint and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

Flint and Cataclasite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Flint and Cataclasite. In this section, you will know about Flint and Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Flint is Unknown whereas Origin of Cataclasite is Swiss Alps, Europe. It is interesting to know the name of Flint and Cataclasite discoverer. The Discoverer of Flint is Unknown and the discoverer of Cataclasite is Michael Tellinger.

Etymology of Flint and Cataclasite

Along with Flint and Cataclasite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Cataclasite. Etymology of Flint and Cataclasite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Cataclasite. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Cataclasite is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Cataclasite are listed below.

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Cataclasite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock