norite

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norite A coarse-grained, basic igneous rock consisting of essential plagioclase feldspar, orthopyroxene (hypersthene or bronzite), and clinopyroxene (augite), with accessory ilmenite (see ACCESSORY MINERAL; and ESSENTIAL MINERAL). Orthopyroxene is dominant over clinopyroxene, and the plagioclase is a calcic type (labradorite or bytownite). Norites, like gabbros, are found as layers in many large, layered basic intrusions (see INTRUSIVE), as well as forming intrusions in their own right.

norite

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norite Activated charcoal used to decolorize solutions.

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