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Granodiorite and Norite Definition


Norite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite  
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
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Norway  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From granite + diorite  
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
Plutonic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Granodiorite and Norite

The general Granodiorite and Norite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Norite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granodiorite and Norite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Norite

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

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