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Flint is a very hard rock and forms very sharp glassy flakes when hit with another flint. Flint was used to make knife blades by early man and is the ancient remains of sea sponges and are found in layers in chalk. Flint was also used to generate a spark in tinder boxes(a predecessor to matches) and to ignite gunpowder in early firearms.
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Is flint corn a hybrid?
Zea mays indurata is also known as Indian corn, flint corn or calico corn. Each kernel has a hard outer layer to protect the soft endosperm, so it is a "hard as flint". It is NOT a hybrid.
What are the different types of glass wares?
soft glass Hard glass crown glass flint glass glass ceramics etc
What is a flint made of?
flint
What mineral is used to make spear heads and may be able to start a fire?
Flint is generally associated with making spearheads and fire starting. Flint is a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure chert. Bituminous coal would be too soft for spears.
What is a flint knife made of?
flint
Is lime stone a soft or hard rock?
Lime stone varies from crumbly to almost as hard as flint, depending mostly on how much weight was above it when it was being formed.
Where is the North Flint Library in Flint located?
The address of the North Flint Library is: 5005 Cloverlawn Drive, Flint, 48504 2067
What do you use flint for on minecraft?
A flint and tinder
What is the hardest rock flint or sandstone?
Flint
What can you do with flint on Minecraft?
flint and steel use it to detonate tnt ^.^
What were the weapons from the battle of hastings made out off?
they were made of flint. they were made of flint. they were made of flint.
How do you say flint in french?
"Silex" means flint. "Silex, Michigan" means Flint, Michigan.
