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Norite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Norite and Diamictite

The general Norite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Norite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Norite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Diamictite

The history of Norite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Diamictite

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

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