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GEOLOGY Mineralogy Flint

Flint

Flint's sharp edges and spark-making ability shaped human survival and technology for millennia

11 Dec 2025

Why was flint particularly important for early human societies during the Stone Age?

Because it was the only source of metal available for making weapons. Because it was primarily used as a decorative material rather than for practical purposes. Because it could be shaped into sharp tools and used to start fires, essential for survival.