The general Chert and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Chert and Latite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Latite. Get to know more information about Chert and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Chert and Latite 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 Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Chert and Latite. In this section, you will know about Chert and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Chert is Unknown whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Chert and Latite discoverer. The discoverer of Chert and Latite are Unknown.
Along with Chert and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Latite. Etymology of Chert and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Latite. 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 Latite 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 Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Latite are listed below.
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