Chert and Comendite Definition

Definition of Chert and Comendite

The general Chert and Comendite 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, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Chert and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Comendite. Get to know more information about Chert and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Comendite

The history of Chert and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Comendite

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

For Chert,

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

For Comendite,

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