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Dolomite and Flint Definition


Flint and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dolomite and Flint

The general Dolomite and Flint definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Flint. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Flint

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Flint

Along with Dolomite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Flint. Etymology of Dolomite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Flint is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Flint are listed below.

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