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Jadeitite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Jadeitite and Novaculite

The general Jadeitite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Novaculite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Novaculite

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

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