What is another word for Norite?

Pronunciation: [nˈɔːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Norite is an igneous rock that is composed mainly of the minerals plagioclase, orthopyroxene, and usually a small amount of olivine. This rock type can be found in various geological settings, including inclusions in volcanic rocks, in layered intrusions, and in ophiolitic complexes. Synonyms for norite include gabbro, troctolite, anorthosite, and pyroxenite. Gabbro and norite are both coarse-grained igneous rocks that have a similar mineral composition. Troctolite is a rock that is almost entirely composed of plagioclase and olivine, and has a similar texture to norite. Anorthosite is an igneous rock that is composed mainly of plagioclase and is often associated with norite in layered intrusions.

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Usage examples for Norite

The Sudbury nickel ores, of Ontario, Canada, the principal source of the world's nickel, lie mainly within and along the lower margin of a great intrusive igneous mass of a basic type called Norite, and locally the ores project beyond the margin into adjacent rocks.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith

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