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Benmoreite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Novaculite

The general Benmoreite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Novaculite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Novaculite

Along with Benmoreite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Novaculite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Novaculite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Novaculite are listed below.

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