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Norite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Norite and Pantellerite

The general Norite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Norite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Norite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Pantellerite

The history of Norite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Pantellerite

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

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