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Flint and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite 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   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

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 diatom + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Flint and Diatomite

The general Flint and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Flint and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Flint and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Diatomite

The history of Flint and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Diatomite

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

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