Flint and Latite Definition

Definition of Flint and Latite

The general Flint and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Flint and Latite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Latite. Get to know more information about Flint and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Latite

The history of Flint and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Latite

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

For Flint,

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

For Latite,

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