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Norite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Norite and Dolomite

The general Norite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Norite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Norite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Dolomite

The history of Norite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Dolomite

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

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