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Pantellerite and Chert Definition


Chert and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pantellerite and Chert

The general Pantellerite and Chert definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Chert. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Chert

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Chert

Along with Pantellerite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Chert. Etymology of Pantellerite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Chert is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Chert are listed below.

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