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Chert and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Chert and Laterite

The general Chert and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Chert and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Laterite. Get to know more information about Chert and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Laterite

The history of Chert and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Laterite

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

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