Foidolite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Wehrlite

The general Foidolite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Wehrlite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Wehrlite

Along with Foidolite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Foidolite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Wehrlite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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