Chert and Dacite Definition

Definition of Chert and Dacite

The general Chert and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Chert and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Dacite. Get to know more information about Chert and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Dacite

The history of Chert and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Dacite

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

For Chert,

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

For Dacite,

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