Jaspillite and Norite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Norite

The general Jaspillite and Norite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Norite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Norite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Norite

Along with Jaspillite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Norite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Norite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Norite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

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

For Norite,

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