Serpentinite and Norite Definition

Definition of Serpentinite and Norite

The general Serpentinite and Norite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. 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 Serpentinite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Norite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Serpentinite and Norite

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Norite

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

For Serpentinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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