Novaculite and Latite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Latite

The general Novaculite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Novaculite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Latite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Latite

The history of Novaculite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Latite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Latite,

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