Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Norite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Norite is From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Norite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Norite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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