Chert and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Chert and Blue Granite

The general Chert and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Chert and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Chert and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Blue Granite

The history of Chert and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Blue Granite

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

For Chert,

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

For Blue Granite,

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