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Norite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Pseudotachylite

The general Norite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Norite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Norite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Norite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Pseudotachylite

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

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