Flint and Chalk Definition

Definition of Flint and Chalk

The general Flint and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Flint and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Flint and Chalk. Get to know more information about Flint and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Chalk

The history of Flint and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Chalk

Along with Flint and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Chalk. Etymology of Flint and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Chalk. 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 Chalk 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 and Chalk belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Chalk are listed below.

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock