Chert and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Chert and Carbonatite

The general Chert and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Chert and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Chert and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Carbonatite

The history of Chert and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Carbonatite

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

For Chert,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock