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Norite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

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 Picrite

The general Norite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Norite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Norite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Picrite

The history of Norite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Picrite

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

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