Chert and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Chert and Peridotite

The general Chert and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Chert and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Chert and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Peridotite

The history of Chert and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Peridotite

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

For Chert,

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

For Peridotite,

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