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Chert and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Chert and Granulite

The general Chert and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Chert and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Granulite. Get to know more information about Chert and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Granulite

The history of Chert and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Granulite

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

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