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Chert and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Syenite

The general Chert and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Chert and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Syenite. Get to know more information about Chert and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Syenite

The history of Chert and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Syenite

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

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