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Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  Definition


Hyaloclastite  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   
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   
From hyalo +‎ -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Hyaloclastite 

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

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