Picrite and Norite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Norite

The general Picrite and Norite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Norite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Norite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Norite

Along with Picrite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Norite. Etymology of Picrite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Norite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Norite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Norite,

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