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Sovite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Novaculite

The general Sovite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Novaculite

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Novaculite

Along with Sovite and Novaculite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Novaculite. Etymology of Sovite and Novaculite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Novaculite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Novaculite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Novaculite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Novaculite are listed below.

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