Gneiss and Flint Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Flint

The general Gneiss and Flint definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Gneiss and Flint, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Flint. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Flint

The history of Gneiss and Flint 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.

Gneiss and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Flint

Along with Gneiss and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Flint. Etymology of Gneiss and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Flint is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Flint are listed below.

For Gneiss,

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

For Flint,

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