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Flint and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

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   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Flint and Oolite

The general Flint and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Flint and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Oolite. Get to know more information about Flint and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Oolite

The history of Flint and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Oolite

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

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