Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Norite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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