Sandstone and Flint Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Flint

The general Sandstone and Flint definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Flint, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Flint. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Flint

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Flint

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

For Sandstone,

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