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Flint and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
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Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Mangerite

The general Flint and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Flint and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Flint and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Mangerite

The history of Flint and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Mangerite

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

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