Novaculite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Larvikite

The general Novaculite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Novaculite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Larvikite

The history of Novaculite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Larvikite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Larvikite,

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