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Chert and Serpentinite Definition


Serpentinite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From English word serpentinization.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Serpentinite

The general Chert and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Chert and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Chert and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Serpentinite

The history of Chert and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Serpentinite

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

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