Marble and Flint Definition

Definition of Marble and Flint

The general Marble and Flint definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Flint, get to know about Properties of Marble and Flint. Get to know more information about Marble and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Flint

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Flint

Along with Marble and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Flint. Etymology of Marble and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Flint is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Flint are listed below.

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Flint,

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