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Peridotite and Norite Definition


Norite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Peridotite and Norite

The general Peridotite and Norite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Norite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Norite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Norite

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

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