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Theralite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
From Greek to pursue   
From Latin word novacula, for razor stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Novaculite

The general Theralite and Novaculite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Novaculite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Novaculite

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

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