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Monzogranite and Norite Definition


Norite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Norite

The general Monzogranite and Norite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Norite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Norite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Norite

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

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