Chert and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Chert and Jadeitite

The general Chert and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Chert and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Chert and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Jadeitite

The history of Chert and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Jadeitite

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

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock