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Chert and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Chert and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Chert and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Chert,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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