Novaculite and Norite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Norite

The general Novaculite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Novaculite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Norite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Norite

The history of Novaculite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Norite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Norite,

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