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Aplite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

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 Aplite and Novaculite

The general Aplite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Novaculite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Novaculite

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

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