Wehrlite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Conglomerate

The general Wehrlite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Conglomerate

The history of Wehrlite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Conglomerate

Along with Wehrlite and Conglomerate definition, know more about the etymology of Wehrlite and Conglomerate. Etymology of Wehrlite and Conglomerate gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wehrlite and Formation of Conglomerate. The etymology of Wehrlite is From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle while that of Conglomerate 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Conglomerate belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wehrlite and Conglomerate are listed below.

For Wehrlite,

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

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock