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Norite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Norite and Tephrite

The general Norite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Norite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Norite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Tephrite

The history of Norite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Tephrite

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

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