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Flint

earth science Maturity 7-9

Flint is a hard stone.

Flint, 9cm, 171gm.jpg
Flint, 9cm, 171gm.jpg
It can be many colors. You can find it at the beach.
flintbeach.jpg
flintbeach.jpg
People use it to make sharp tools. It can also make sparks for a fire. It helps us stay warm. Can you find a stone like this?

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File:Flint, 9cm, 171gm.jpg
Flint, 9cm, 171gm.jpg
File:Silica pseudomorph after halite crystals and silicified remains of algae 6.jpg
Silica pseudomorph after halite crystals...
File:flintbeach.jpg
flintbeach.jpg
File:Feuersteinaxt.jpg
Feuersteinaxt.jpg
File:Folsom point.png
Folsom point.png
File:Flint spark lighter striking.jpg
Flint spark lighter striking.jpg
File:Firesteels assorted.jpg
Firesteels assorted.jpg
File:The name of the company on the site is now James Kent Limited. The three calcining ovens - formerly used for preparing flint for the ceramic industry are often known as 'salt, pepper and vinegar' by local people.jpg
The name of the company on the site is...
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