Shonkinite and Chert Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Chert

The general Shonkinite and Chert definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Chert. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Chert

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Chert

Along with Shonkinite and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Chert. Etymology of Shonkinite and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Chert is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Chert are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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