Chert and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Chert and Rhyolite

The general Chert and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Chert and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Chert and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Rhyolite

The history of Chert and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Rhyolite

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

For Chert,

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

For Rhyolite,

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