Novaculite and Chert Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Chert

The general Novaculite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Novaculite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Chert. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Chert

The history of Novaculite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Chert

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Chert,

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