Breccia and Norite Definition

Definition of Breccia and Norite

The general Breccia and Norite definition can be stated as: Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. 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 Breccia and Norite, get to know about Properties of Breccia and Norite. Get to know more information about Breccia and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Breccia and Norite

The history of Breccia 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.

Breccia and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Breccia and Norite

Along with Breccia and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Breccia and Norite. Etymology of Breccia and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Breccia and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Breccia is From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break while that of Norite is From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Breccia belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Breccia and Norite are listed below.

For Breccia,

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

For Norite,

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