Chert and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Chert and Benmoreite

The general Chert and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Chert and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Chert and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Benmoreite

The history of Chert and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Benmoreite

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

For Chert,

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

For Benmoreite,

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