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Novaculite and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Novaculite Definition


Definition

Definition
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Novaculite and Argillite

The general Novaculite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Novaculite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Novaculite and Argillite

The history of Novaculite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Argillite

Along with Novaculite and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Novaculite and Argillite. Etymology of Novaculite and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Novaculite and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Novaculite is From Latin word novacula, for razor stone while that of Argillite 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 and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Novaculite and Argillite are listed below.

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