Norite and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Norite and Blueschist

The general Norite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Norite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Norite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Norite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Blueschist

The history of Norite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Blueschist

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

For Norite,

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

For Blueschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock