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Norite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

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Origin
Norway   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
No etymologies found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Suevite

The general Norite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Norite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Norite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Suevite

The history of Norite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Suevite

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

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