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Norite and Coal Definition


Coal and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Coal

The general Norite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Norite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Norite and Coal. Get to know more information about Norite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Coal

The history of Norite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Coal

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

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