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Harzburgite and Flint Definition


Flint and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Flint

The general Harzburgite and Flint definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Flint. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Flint

The history of Harzburgite and Flint 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.

Harzburgite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Flint

Along with Harzburgite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Flint. Etymology of Harzburgite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Flint is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Flint are listed below.

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