Phyllite and Flint Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Flint

The general Phyllite and Flint definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Flint. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Flint

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Flint

Along with Phyllite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Flint. Etymology of Phyllite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Flint is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Flint are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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