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Norite and Claystone Definition


Claystone and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Claystone

The general Norite and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Norite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Norite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Norite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Claystone

The history of Norite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Claystone

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

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