Novaculite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Boninite

The general Novaculite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Novaculite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Boninite

The history of Novaculite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Boninite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Boninite,

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