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novaculite

Definition of novaculite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a hard, dense, fine-grained siliceous rock resembling chert, with a high content of microcrystalline quartz.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin novacula 'razor' + -ite1

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