Phonolite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Novaculite

The general Phonolite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Novaculite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Novaculite

Along with Phonolite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Novaculite. Etymology of Phonolite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Novaculite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Novaculite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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

For Novaculite,

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