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Chert and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Chert and Basanite 

The general Chert and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Chert and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Chert and Basanite . Get to know more information about Chert and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Basanite 

The history of Chert and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Basanite 

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

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