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Chert

Chert Meaning & Definition
Chert Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chert?

[n] variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz

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See Also | silica | silicon dioxide | silicon oxide | taconite

Chert In Webster's Dictionary

\Chert\, n. [Ir. ceart stone, perh. akin to E. crag.] (Min.) An impure, massive, flintlike quartz or hornstone, of a dull color.

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