Novaculite and Andesite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Andesite

The general Novaculite and Andesite definition can be stated as: Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Novaculite and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Andesite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Andesite

The history of Novaculite and Andesite 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.

Novaculite and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Andesite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock