Chert and Websterite Definition

Definition of Chert and Websterite

The general Chert and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Chert and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Websterite. Get to know more information about Chert and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Websterite

The history of Chert and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Websterite

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

For Chert,

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

For Websterite,

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