Chert and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Chert and Pyroxenite

The general Chert and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Chert and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Chert and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Pyroxenite

The history of Chert and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Pyroxenite

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

For Chert,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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