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Itacolumite and Flint Definition


Flint and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Flint

The general Itacolumite and Flint definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Flint. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Flint

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Flint

Along with Itacolumite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Flint. Etymology of Itacolumite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Flint is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Flint are listed below.

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