Chert and Arkose Definition

Definition of Chert and Arkose

The general Chert and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Chert and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Chert and Arkose. Get to know more information about Chert and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Arkose

The history of Chert and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Arkose

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

For Chert,

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

For Arkose,

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