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Harzburgite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Novaculite

The general Harzburgite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Novaculite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Novaculite

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

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