Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series
History
Origin
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Isle of Mull, Scotland
Discoverer
Unknown
Ben More
Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck
From the name of discoverer, Ben More
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Volcanic
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock