Chert and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Chert and Conglomerate

The general Chert and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Chert and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Chert and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Chert and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Conglomerate

The history of Chert and Conglomerate gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Chert and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

Chert and Conglomerate definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Chert and Conglomerate. In this section, you will know about Chert and Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Chert is Unknown whereas Origin of Conglomerate is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Chert and Conglomerate discoverer. The discoverer of Chert and Conglomerate are Unknown.

Etymology of Chert and Conglomerate

Along with Chert and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Conglomerate. Etymology of Chert and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Conglomerate is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock