Arkose and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Wehrlite

The general Arkose and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Arkose and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Wehrlite

The history of Arkose and Wehrlite 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.

Arkose and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Wehrlite

Along with Arkose and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Wehrlite. Etymology of Arkose and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Wehrlite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

For Wehrlite,

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