Chert and Chert Definition

Definition of Chert and Chert

The general Chert and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Chert and Chert, get to know about Properties of Chert and Chert. Get to know more information about Chert and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Chert

The history of Chert and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Chert

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

For Chert,

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

For Chert,

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