Picrite and Chert Definition

Definition of Picrite and Chert

The general Picrite and Chert definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Chert. Get to know more information about Picrite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Chert

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Chert

Along with Picrite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Chert. Etymology of Picrite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Chert is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Chert are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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