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Chert and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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