Flint and Variolite Definition

Definition of Flint and Variolite

The general Flint and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Flint and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Variolite. Get to know more information about Flint and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Variolite

The history of Flint and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Variolite

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

For Flint,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock