Chert and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Chert and Mugearite

The general Chert and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Chert and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Chert and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Mugearite

The history of Chert and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Mugearite

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

For Chert,

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock