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Sovite and Flint Definition


Flint and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
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
Not Available   
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, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Flint

The general Sovite and Flint definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Flint. Get to know more information about Sovite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Flint

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Flint

Along with Sovite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Flint. Etymology of Sovite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Flint is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Flint are listed below.

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