Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Chert,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock