nor·ite (nôr  t)n. See gabbro. [Norwegian Norge, Norway + -ite.] nor·it ic (nô-r tk) adj. |
norite [ˈnɔːraɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a variety of gabbro composed mainly of hypersthene and labradorite feldspar
[from Norwegian norit, from Norge Norway + -it -ite1]
| norite (nôrt) 1. See gabbro. 2. A coarse-grained igneous rock, very similar to gabbro but containing orthopyroxene instead of clinopyroxene. |
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