The general Norite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Norite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Norite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Norite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Norite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Norite and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Norite and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Norite is Norway whereas Origin of Lamprophyre is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Norite and Lamprophyre discoverer. The discoverer of Norite and Lamprophyre are Unknown.
Along with Norite and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Norite and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Norite and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Norite and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Norite is From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge while that of Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Norite and Lamprophyre are listed below.
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