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Chert and Granite Definition


Granite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Chert and Granite

The general Chert and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Chert and Granite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Granite. Get to know more information about Chert and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Granite

The history of Chert and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Granite

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

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