Wehrlite and Norite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Norite

The general Wehrlite and Norite definition can be stated as: Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. 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 Wehrlite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Norite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Norite

The history of Wehrlite 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.

Wehrlite and Norite Origin and Discoverer

Wehrlite and Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Wehrlite and Norite. In this section, you will know about Wehrlite and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Wehrlite is Egypt whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Wehrlite and Norite discoverer. The Discoverer of Wehrlite is Alois Wehrle and the discoverer of Norite is Unknown.

Etymology of Wehrlite and Norite

Along with Wehrlite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Wehrlite and Norite. Etymology of Wehrlite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wehrlite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Wehrlite is From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle while that of Norite is From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Wehrlite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wehrlite and Norite are listed below.

For Wehrlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Norite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock