Chert and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Chert and Pyrolite

The general Chert and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Chert and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Chert and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Pyrolite

The history of Chert and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Pyrolite

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

For Chert,

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

For Pyrolite,

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