Novaculite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Ijolite

The general Novaculite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Novaculite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Ijolite

The history of Novaculite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Ijolite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Ijolite,

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