flint

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • Eurasia
  • quartzite
  • paleoliths
  • artifacts
  • ochre

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.
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