1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Flint is formed by the decomposition and compaction of various organisms such as sponges and diatoms under the water.
Diatomite rock formed from the skeletal remains of single celled plants called diatoms. When diatoms die, their skeletal remains sink to the bottom of lakes and oceans etc. hence forming diatomite deposit.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Silicon
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Quartz, Sand
1.2.2 Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide
Ca, NaCl, CaO
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Weathering
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Not Applicable
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion