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Lherzolite and Chert Definition


Chert and Lherzolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   
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
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Lherzolite and Chert

The general Lherzolite and Chert definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Chert. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Lherzolite and Chert

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Chert

Along with Lherzolite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Chert. Etymology of Lherzolite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Chert is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Chert are listed below.

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