Anorthosite and Norite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Norite

The general Anorthosite and Norite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. 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 Anorthosite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Norite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Norite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Norite

Along with Anorthosite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Norite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Norite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Norite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

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

For Norite,

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