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Flint and Flint Definition


Flint 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   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

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 Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Flint and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Flint and Flint, get to know about Properties of Flint and Flint. Get to know more information about Flint and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Flint

The history of Flint and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Flint

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

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