Epidosite and Norite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Norite

The general Epidosite and Norite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Epidosite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Norite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Norite

The history of Epidosite and Norite 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.

Epidosite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Norite

Along with Epidosite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Norite. Etymology of Epidosite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Norite 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. Epidosite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Norite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Norite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock