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Flint and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

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 name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Flint and Itacolumite

The general Flint and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Flint and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Flint and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Itacolumite

The history of Flint and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Itacolumite

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

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