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Norite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Norite and Trachyandesite

The general Norite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Norite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Norite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Norite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Trachyandesite

The history of Norite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Trachyandesite

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

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