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Flint and Andesite Definition


Andesite and Flint Definition


Definition

Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Flint and Andesite

The general Flint and Andesite definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Flint and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Andesite. Get to know more information about Flint and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Andesite

The history of Flint and Andesite 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.

Flint and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Andesite

Along with Flint and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Andesite. Etymology of Flint and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Andesite is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Andesite are listed below.

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