Marble and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Marble and Novaculite

The general Marble and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Marble and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Novaculite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Novaculite

Along with Marble and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Novaculite. Etymology of Marble and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Novaculite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Novaculite are listed below.

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Novaculite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock