Pegmatite and Norite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Norite

The general Pegmatite and Norite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Norite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Norite

The history of Pegmatite and Norite 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.

Pegmatite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Norite

Along with Pegmatite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Norite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Norite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Norite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Norite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock