Phonolite and Flint Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Flint

The general Phonolite and Flint definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Flint. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Flint

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Flint

Along with Phonolite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Flint. Etymology of Phonolite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Flint is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Flint are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock