Flint and Chert Definition

Definition of Flint and Chert

The general Flint and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Flint and Chert, get to know about Properties of Flint and Chert. Get to know more information about Flint and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Chert

The history of Flint and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Chert

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

For Flint,

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

For Chert,

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