Wehrlite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Hornfels

The general Wehrlite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Hornfels

The history of Wehrlite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Hornfels

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Hornfels,

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