Phyllite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Novaculite

The general Phyllite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Phyllite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Novaculite

The history of Phyllite and Novaculite 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.

Phyllite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Novaculite

Along with Phyllite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Novaculite. Etymology of Phyllite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Novaculite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Novaculite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Novaculite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock