The general Lherzolite and Norite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Norite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Lherzolite and Norite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.
Lherzolite and Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Lherzolite and Norite. In this section, you will know about Lherzolite and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Lherzolite is France whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Lherzolite and Norite discoverer. The discoverer of Lherzolite and Norite are Unknown.
Along with Lherzolite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Norite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Norite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Norite are listed below.
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