Sandstone and Norite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Norite

The general Sandstone and Norite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Norite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Norite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Norite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Norite

Along with Sandstone and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Norite. Etymology of Sandstone and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Norite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Norite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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