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Benmoreite and Norite Definition


Norite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Norway   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Norite

The general Benmoreite and Norite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Norite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Norite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Norite

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

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