Chert and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Chert and Turbidite

The general Chert and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Chert and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Chert and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Turbidite

The history of Chert and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Chert and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Chert and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Chert and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Chert is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Chert and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Chert is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Chert and Turbidite

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

For Chert,

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

For Turbidite,

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