Novaculite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Variolite

The general Novaculite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Novaculite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Variolite

The history of Novaculite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Variolite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock