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Norite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Norite and Blue Granite

The general Norite and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Norite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Norite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Blue Granite

The history of Norite and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Norite and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Norite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Norite is Norway whereas Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Norite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Norite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Norite and Blue Granite

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

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