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Noun: norite  'no-rIt
  1. A dark, coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and orthopyroxene, often used in geology and mining
    "Norite is often found in large intrusive bodies and can be used as a decorative stone"

Derived forms: norites

Encyclopedia: Norite