Flint and Laterite Definition

Definition of Flint and Laterite

The general Flint and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Flint and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Laterite. Get to know more information about Flint and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Laterite

The history of Flint and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Laterite

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

For Flint,

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

For Laterite,

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