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Flint and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

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 silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Flint and Jasperoid

The general Flint and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Flint and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Flint and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Flint and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Jasperoid

The history of Flint and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Jasperoid

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

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