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Chert and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Chert and Novaculite

The general Chert and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Chert and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Novaculite

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Novaculite

Along with Chert and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Novaculite. Etymology of Chert and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Novaculite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert and Novaculite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Novaculite are listed below.

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