Question
Geology Question on Petrology
A plutonic igneous rock is composed of 50% orthopyroxene, 45% olivine and 5% clinopyroxene. What is the appropriate name of the rock according to the IUGS classification?
A
Norite
B
Wehrlite
C
Troctolite
D
Harzburgite
Answer
Harzburgite
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Harzburgite