Flint and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Flint and Eclogite

The general Flint and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Flint and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Flint and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Eclogite

The history of Flint and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

Flint and Eclogite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Flint and Eclogite. In this section, you will know about Flint and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Flint and Eclogite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Flint and Eclogite discoverer. The Discoverer of Flint is Unknown and the discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy.

Etymology of Flint and Eclogite

Along with Flint and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Eclogite. Etymology of Flint and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Eclogite. 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 Eclogite 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 Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Eclogite are listed below.

For Flint,

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

For Eclogite,

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