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novaculite

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novaculite [nə′vak·yə‚līt]
(geology)
A siliceous sedimentary rock that is dense, hard, even-textured, light-colored, and characterized by dominance of microcrystalline quartz over chalcedony. Also known as razor stone.
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Another knife blade, almost opaque, is made from Novaculite, which is found in the Ouachita National Forest area of Arkansas.
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