Travertine and Chert Definition

Definition of Travertine and Chert

The general Travertine and Chert definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Chert, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Chert. Get to know more information about Travertine and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Chert

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Chert

Along with Travertine and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Chert. Etymology of Travertine and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Chert is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Chert are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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