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Norite and Travertine Definition


Travertine and Norite Definition


Definition

Definition
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   

History
  
  

Origin
Norway   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   

Etymology
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Norite and Travertine

The general Norite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Norite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Norite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Norite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Norite and Travertine

The history of Norite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Norite and Travertine

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

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