Basalt and Norite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Norite

The general Basalt and Norite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Norite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Norite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Norite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Norite

Along with Basalt and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Norite. Etymology of Basalt and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Norite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Norite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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