Mylonite and Flint Definition

Definition of Mylonite and Flint

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

History of Mylonite and Flint

The history of Mylonite 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.

Mylonite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mylonite and Flint

Along with Mylonite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Mylonite and Flint. Etymology of Mylonite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mylonite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Mylonite is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite while that of Flint is From Greek mulōn mill + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mylonite and Flint are listed below.

For Mylonite,

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