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Quartzite and Flint Definition


Flint and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Flint

The general Quartzite and Flint definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Flint. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Flint

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Flint

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

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