Chert and Sovite Definition

Definition of Chert and Sovite

The general Chert and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Chert and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Sovite. Get to know more information about Chert and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Sovite

The history of Chert and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Sovite

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

For Chert,

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

For Sovite,

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