Soapstone and Norite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Norite

The general Soapstone and Norite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Norite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Norite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Norite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Norite

Along with Soapstone and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Norite. Etymology of Soapstone and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Norite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Norite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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