Novaculite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Epidosite

The general Novaculite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Novaculite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Epidosite

The history of Novaculite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Epidosite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock