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Flint and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone 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   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

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   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Flint and Soapstone

The general Flint and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Flint and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Flint and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Flint and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Soapstone

The history of Flint and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Soapstone

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

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