Chert and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Chert and Pantellerite

The general Chert and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Chert and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Chert and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Pantellerite

The history of Chert and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Pantellerite

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

For Chert,

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

For Pantellerite,

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