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Jasperoid and Chert Definition


Chert and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Jasperoid and Chert

The general Jasperoid and Chert definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Chert, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Chert. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Chert

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Chert

Along with Jasperoid and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Chert. Etymology of Jasperoid and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Chert is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Chert are listed below.

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