Novaculite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Ignimbrite

The general Novaculite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Novaculite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Ignimbrite

The history of Novaculite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Ignimbrite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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