Chert and Schist Definition

Definition of Chert and Schist

The general Chert and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Chert and Schist, get to know about Properties of Chert and Schist. Get to know more information about Chert and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Schist

The history of Chert and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Schist

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

For Chert,

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

For Schist,

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