Flint and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Flint and Mylonite

The general Flint and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Flint and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Flint and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Mylonite

The history of Flint and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Mylonite

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

For Flint,

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

For Mylonite,

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