Flint and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Flint and Quartzite

The general Flint and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Flint and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Flint and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Quartzite

The history of Flint and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Quartzite

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

For Flint,

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

For Quartzite,

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