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Chert and Felsite Definition


Felsite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Chert and Felsite

The general Chert and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Chert and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Felsite. Get to know more information about Chert and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Felsite

The history of Chert and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Felsite

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

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