Novaculite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Novaculite and Websterite

The general Novaculite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Novaculite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Novaculite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Novaculite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Novaculite and Websterite

The history of Novaculite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Novaculite and Websterite

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

For Novaculite,

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

For Websterite,

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