Chert and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Chert and Phyllite

The general Chert and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Chert and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Chert and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Phyllite

The history of Chert and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Phyllite

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

For Chert,

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

For Phyllite,

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