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Pyrolite and Flint Definition


Flint and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 Pyrolite and Flint

The general Pyrolite and Flint definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Flint. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Flint

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Flint

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

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