Novaculite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Scoria

The general Novaculite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Novaculite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Scoria

The history of Novaculite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Scoria

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Scoria,

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