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Flint and Lignite Definition


Lignite 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  
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat  

History
  
  

Origin
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France  

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 French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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Group
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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 Lignite

The general Flint and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Flint and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Lignite. Get to know more information about Flint and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Lignite

The history of Flint and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Lignite

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

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