Norite and Oil shale Definition

Definition of Norite and Oil shale

The general Norite and Oil shale 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, Oil Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock from which oil is extracted. Along with definition of Norite and Oil shale, get to know about Properties of Norite and Oil shale. Get to know more information about Norite and Oil shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Oil shale

The history of Norite and Oil shale 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 Oil shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Oil shale

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

For Norite,

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

For Oil shale,

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