Flint and Sovite Definition

Definition of Flint and Sovite

The general Flint and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Flint and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Sovite. Get to know more information about Flint and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Sovite

The history of Flint and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Sovite

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

For Flint,

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

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock