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Chert and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Chert and Greenschist

The general Chert and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Chert and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Chert and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Chert and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Greenschist

The history of Chert and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Greenschist

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

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