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Flint and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature  
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel  

History
  
  

Origin
USA  
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Discoverer
Edgar Bailey  
Unknown  

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split  
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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