Gneiss and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Wehrlite

The general Gneiss and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Wehrlite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Wehrlite

Along with Gneiss and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Wehrlite. Etymology of Gneiss and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Wehrlite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

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