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Chert and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Diamictite

The general Chert and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Chert and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Chert and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Diamictite

The history of Chert and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Diamictite

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

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