Chert and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Chert and Enderbite

The general Chert and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Chert and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Chert and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Enderbite

The history of Chert and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Enderbite

Along with Chert and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Enderbite. Etymology of Chert and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Enderbite. 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 Enderbite 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Enderbite are listed below.

For Chert,

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

For Enderbite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock