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Flint and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

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 late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Flint and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Flint and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Flint and Scoria. Get to know more information about Flint and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Scoria

The history of Flint and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Scoria

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

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