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Norite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Arkose

The general Norite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Norite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Norite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Norite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Arkose

The history of Norite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Arkose

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

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