Pyroxenite and Norite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Norite

The general Pyroxenite and Norite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Norite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Norite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Norite

Along with Pyroxenite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Norite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Norite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Norite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• 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