What is another word for hornstone?

Pronunciation: [hˈɔːnstə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Hornstone is a type of chert rock that is commonly found in sedimentary environments. It derives its name from the fact that it is often used for making tools and weapons that have horn-like features. This rock comes in various shades of red, brown, grey, and black, depending on the mineral content and location of formation. Some synonyms for hornstone include flint, chert, jasper, agate, petrified wood, and obsidian. Each of these rocks is different in terms of their physical appearance, texture, and mineral composition. However, they are often used interchangeably in archaeological and geological studies due to their similar properties and attributes.

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What are the hypernyms for Hornstone?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    chert, mineral, silicified sedimentary rock.

Usage examples for Hornstone

Jackson, in his "Report on the Geology of Maine," says: "hornstone, which will answer for flints, occurs in various parts of the State.
"Canoeing in the wilderness"
Henry David Thoreau
In the bed of the river, whose waters are beautifully clear, are hornstone rocks, dipping north-east, and striking north-west.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
Another of the dikes of the north-east of Ireland has converted a mass of red sandstone into hornstone.
"The Student's Elements of Geology"
Sir Charles Lyell

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