Novaculite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Cataclasite

The general Novaculite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Novaculite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Cataclasite

The history of Novaculite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Cataclasite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Cataclasite,

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