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Novaculite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Novaculite and Itacolumite

The general Novaculite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Novaculite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Novaculite and Itacolumite

The history of Novaculite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Itacolumite

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

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