The general Norite and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Norite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Norite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Norite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Norite and Litchfieldite. In this section, you will know about Norite and Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Norite is Norway whereas Origin of Litchfieldite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Norite and Litchfieldite discoverer. The Discoverer of Norite is Unknown and the discoverer of Litchfieldite is Bayley.
Along with Norite and Litchfieldite definition, know more about the etymology of Norite and Litchfieldite. Etymology of Norite and Litchfieldite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Norite and Formation of Litchfieldite. The etymology of Norite is From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge while that of Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Norite and Litchfieldite are listed below.
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