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Flint and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous 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 Rhyodacite

The general Flint and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Flint and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Flint and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Rhyodacite

The history of Flint and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Rhyodacite

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

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