×

Norite
Norite

Tachylite
Tachylite



ADD
Compare
X
Norite
X
Tachylite

Norite and Tachylite

Add ⊕
1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Norway
Iceland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Phaneritic
Vitreous
2.2 Color
Dark Grey to Black
Black, Dark Brown
2.3 Maintenance
Less
More
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Veined and Shiny
Glassy
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
Cutting Tool, Knives, Landscaping, Scrapers
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Laboratory bench tops, Jewelry, Sea Defence, Tombstones
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Features
Smooth to touch
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Clasts are smooth to touch, NA
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
4.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Norite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
Tachylite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Feldspar, Olivine
5.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide
Fe, Mg
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
75.5
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
Black
Vermilion
6.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Not Available
Resinous
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2206.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.9 Toughness
1.6
Not Available
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.872.4
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm33.058 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.56 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
India, Russia
Cambodia, Russia, South Korea
7.1.2 Africa
South Africa
East Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Turkey
England, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Scotland, Sweden
7.1.4 Others
Greenland
Hawaii Islands
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Not Yet Found
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland
Victoria

All about Norite and Tachylite Properties

Know all about Norite and Tachylite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Tachylite is Vitreous. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Tachylite appears Glassy. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Tachylite is resinous. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Tachylite is available in black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Tachylite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.