Chert and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Chert and Monzonite

The general Chert and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Chert and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Chert and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Monzonite

The history of Chert and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Monzonite

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

For Chert,

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

For Monzonite,

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