Norite and Gritstone Definition

Definition of Norite and Gritstone

The general Norite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Norite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Norite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Norite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Gritstone

The history of Norite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Gritstone

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

For Norite,

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

For Gritstone,

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