Wehrlite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Laterite

The general Wehrlite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Laterite

The history of Wehrlite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Laterite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Laterite,

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