The general Pyrolite and Norite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Norite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Pyrolite 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.
Pyrolite and Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pyrolite and Norite. In this section, you will know about Pyrolite and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pyrolite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Pyrolite and Norite discoverer. The discoverer of Pyrolite and Norite are Unknown.
Along with Pyrolite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Norite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Norite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Norite are listed below.
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