Novaculite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Metapelite

The general Novaculite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Novaculite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Metapelite

The history of Novaculite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Metapelite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock