Phyllite and Chert Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Chert

The general Phyllite and Chert definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Chert. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Chert

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Chert

Along with Phyllite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Chert. Etymology of Phyllite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Chert is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Chert are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chert,

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