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Latite and Flint Definition


Flint and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Flint

The general Latite and Flint definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Latite and Flint. Get to know more information about Latite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Flint

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Flint

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

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