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Granophyre and Chert Definition


Chert and Granophyre Definition


Definition

Definition
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granophyre and Chert

The general Granophyre and Chert definition can be stated as: Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Granophyre and Chert, get to know about Properties of Granophyre and Chert. Get to know more information about Granophyre and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granophyre and Chert

The history of Granophyre and Chert 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.

Granophyre and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granophyre and Chert

Along with Granophyre and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Granophyre and Chert. Etymology of Granophyre and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granophyre and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Granophyre is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr while that of Chert is From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granophyre and Chert are listed below.

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