Variety of silica Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Variety of silica" leads us to the answer "CHERT." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Chert: Chert is a type of sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline silica. It often forms as nodules in limestone deposits or as layers in other rock types.
• Silica: Silica is a common mineral compound that is a major component of chert. It consists of silicon and oxygen atoms, forming the fundamental building blocks of chert rocks.
• Variety: The term "variety" in the clue suggests that chert is one of the diverse types of silica formations in geology, highlighting its unique characteristics compared to other silica-based rocks.

Definition of "CHERT"

a hard, dark, opaque rock composed of silica (chalcedony) with an amorphous or microscopically fine-grained texture. It occurs as nodules (flint) or, less often, in massive beds.

 The Crossword clue "Variety of silica" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Crossword Champ Premium	10 April 2024	CHERT