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Latite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
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 Latite and Novaculite

The general Latite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic 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 Latite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Latite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Novaculite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Novaculite

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

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