Norite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Norite and Diabase

The general Norite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Norite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Norite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Norite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Diabase

The history of Norite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Diabase

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

For Norite,

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock