The general Norite and Adamellite 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, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Norite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Norite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Norite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Norite and Adamellite. In this section, you will know about Norite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Norite is Norway whereas Origin of Adamellite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Norite and Adamellite discoverer. The discoverer of Norite and Adamellite are Unknown.
Along with Norite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Norite and Adamellite. Etymology of Norite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Norite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Norite is From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge while that of Adamellite 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 Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Norite and Adamellite are listed below.
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