Norite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Norite and Adakite

The general Norite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Norite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Norite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Adakite

The history of Norite and Adakite 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.

Norite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Adakite

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

For Norite,

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock