Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Phyllite and Chert Definition


Chert and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
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 Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft 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   

Texture >>
<< Summary

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.

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

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,

For Chert,

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

» More Metamorphic Rocks

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

» More Compare Metamorphic Rocks