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Norite and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Norite and Ijolite

The general Norite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Norite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Norite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Ijolite

The history of Norite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Ijolite

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

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