norite
noun
nor·ite
ˈnȯˌrīt
plural -s
: a variety of gabbro consisting of a granular aggregate of basic plagioclase, orthorhombic pyroxene, and usually some magnetite
noritic adjective
(ˈ)nȯ¦ritik
Word History
Etymology
Norwegian norit, from Norge Norway + Norwegian -it -ite