Chert and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Chert and Epidosite

The general Chert and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Chert and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Chert and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Epidosite

The history of Chert and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Epidosite

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

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

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