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Norite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Itacolumite

The general Norite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Norite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Norite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Itacolumite

The history of Norite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Itacolumite

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

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