Chert and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Chert and Vogesite

The general Chert and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Chert and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Chert and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Vogesite

The history of Chert and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Vogesite

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

For Chert,

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

For Vogesite,

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