Chert and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Chert and Mangerite

The general Chert and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Chert and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Chert and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Mangerite

The history of Chert and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Mangerite

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

For Chert,

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

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock