Chert and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Chert and Mudstone

The general Chert and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Chert and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Chert and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Chert and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Mudstone

The history of Chert and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Mudstone

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

For Chert,

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

For Mudstone,

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