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Chert and Dunite Definition


Dunite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture  
Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
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New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Ferdinand von Hochstetter  

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use  
From the name of Dun Mountain, New Zealand, + -ite1  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Chert and Dunite

The general Chert and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Chert and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Dunite. Get to know more information about Chert and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Dunite

The history of Chert and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Dunite

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

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