Novaculite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Theralite

The general Novaculite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Novaculite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Theralite

The history of Novaculite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Theralite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Theralite,

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