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Dolomite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Dolomite and Novaculite

The general Dolomite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Novaculite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Novaculite

Along with Dolomite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Novaculite. Etymology of Dolomite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Novaculite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite and Novaculite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Novaculite are listed below.

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