Chert and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Chert and Lherzolite

The general Chert and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Chert and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Chert and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Lherzolite

The history of Chert and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Lherzolite

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

For Chert,

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

For Lherzolite,

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