Norite and Coquina Definition

Definition of Norite and Coquina

The general Norite and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Norite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Norite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Norite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Coquina

The history of Norite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Coquina

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

For Norite,

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

For Coquina,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock