Norite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Norite and Shoshonite

The general Norite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Norite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Norite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Norite and Shoshonite

The history of Norite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Shoshonite

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

For Norite,

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

For Shoshonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock