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Slate and Flint Definition


Flint and Slate Definition


Definition

Definition
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
England   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Slate and Flint

The general Slate and Flint definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. 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 Slate and Flint, get to know about Properties of Slate and Flint. Get to know more information about Slate and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Slate and Flint

The history of Slate 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.

Slate and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Flint

Along with Slate and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Flint. Etymology of Slate and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Flint is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Flint are listed below.

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