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Flint and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Flint Definition


Definition

Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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