Novaculite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Pyroxenite

The general Novaculite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Novaculite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Pyroxenite

The history of Novaculite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Pyroxenite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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