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Novaculite and Novaculite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Novaculite and Novaculite

The general Novaculite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Novaculite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Novaculite

The history of Novaculite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Novaculite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Novaculite,

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