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Theralite and Chert Definition


Chert and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 to pursue   
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
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Chert

The general Theralite and Chert definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Chert. Get to know more information about Theralite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Chert

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Chert

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

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