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Flint and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss 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   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

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 the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Flint and Gneiss

The general Flint and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Flint and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Flint and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Flint and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Gneiss

The history of Flint and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Gneiss

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

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