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Granulite and Norite Definition


Norite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Norite

The general Granulite and Norite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Norite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Norite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Norite

Along with Granulite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Norite. Etymology of Granulite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Norite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Norite are listed below.

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