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Peridotite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Novaculite

The general Peridotite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Peridotite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Novaculite

The history of Peridotite and Novaculite 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.

Peridotite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Novaculite

Along with Peridotite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Novaculite. Etymology of Peridotite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Novaculite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Novaculite are listed below.

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