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Trachyandesite and Norite Definition


Norite and Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyandesite and Norite

The general Trachyandesite and Norite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Norite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyandesite and Norite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Norite

Along with Trachyandesite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Norite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Norite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Norite are listed below.

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