Latite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Latite and Wehrlite

The general Latite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Latite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Wehrlite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Wehrlite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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