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Claystone and Flint Definition


Flint and Claystone Definition


Definition

Definition
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Claystone and Flint

The general Claystone and Flint definition can be stated as: Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. 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 Claystone and Flint, get to know about Properties of Claystone and Flint. Get to know more information about Claystone and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Claystone and Flint

The history of Claystone 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.

Claystone and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Claystone and Flint

Along with Claystone and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Claystone and Flint. Etymology of Claystone and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Claystone and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Claystone is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay while that of Flint is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Claystone and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Claystone and Flint are listed below.

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