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Picrite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Picrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Origin
Hawaii Islands   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Picrite and Novaculite

The general Picrite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Picrite and Novaculite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Novaculite

Along with Picrite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Novaculite. Etymology of Picrite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Novaculite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Novaculite are listed below.

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