Chert and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Chert and Metapelite

The general Chert and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Chert and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Chert and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Metapelite

The history of Chert and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Metapelite

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

For Chert,

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

For Metapelite,

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