Norite and Ganister Definition

Definition of Norite and Ganister

The general Norite and Ganister definition can be stated as: Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. On the other hand, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Norite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Norite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Norite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Ganister

The history of Norite and Ganister 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.

Norite and Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Ganister

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

For Norite,

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

For Ganister,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock