Chert and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Chert and Eclogite

The general Chert and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Chert and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Chert and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Eclogite

The history of Chert and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Eclogite

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

For Chert,

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

For Eclogite,

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