Carbonatite and Chert Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Chert

The general Carbonatite and Chert definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Chert. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Chert

The history of Carbonatite and Chert 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.

Carbonatite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Chert

Along with Carbonatite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Chert. Etymology of Carbonatite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Chert is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Chert are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chert,

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