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Flint and Lamprophyre Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Flint and Lamprophyre

The general Flint and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Flint and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Flint and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Flint and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Lamprophyre

The history of Flint and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Lamprophyre

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

For Flint,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Lamprophyre,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock