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Norite and Breccia Definition


Breccia and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Italian, literally gravel, Germanic origin and related to break   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Norite and Breccia

The general Norite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Norite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Norite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Norite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Breccia

The history of Norite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Breccia

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

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