The general Norite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Norite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Norite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Norite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Norite and Pegmatite. In this section, you will know about Norite and Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Norite is Norway whereas Origin of Pegmatite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Norite and Pegmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Norite is Unknown and the discoverer of Pegmatite is R. J. Hauy.
Along with Norite and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Norite and Pegmatite. Etymology of Norite and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Norite and Formation of Pegmatite. The etymology of Norite is From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge while that of Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Norite and Pegmatite are listed below.
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