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Flint and Laterite Definition


Laterite 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   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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