flint

(noun)

A hard, fine-grained quartz that fractures conchoidally and generates sparks when struck.

Related Terms

Examples of flint in the following topics:

  • Paleolithic Artifacts

    • Constructed using flint and bone, the stone is believed to represent the upper part of a face, while the bone has been interpreted as eyes.

  • Paleolithic Sculpture

    • Constructed using flint and bone, the stone is believed to represent the upper part of a face, while the bone has been interpreted as eyes.

  • Characteristics of Romanesque Architecture

    • Other areas saw extensive use of limestone, granite, and flint.