Chert and Diorite Definition

Definition of Chert and Diorite

The general Chert and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Chert and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Diorite. Get to know more information about Chert and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Diorite

The history of Chert and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Diorite

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

For Chert,

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

For Diorite,

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