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Marble and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time  
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites  

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt  
Egypt  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Alois Wehrle  

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like  
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Marble and Wehrlite

The general Marble and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Marble and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Wehrlite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Wehrlite

Along with Marble and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Wehrlite. Etymology of Marble and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Wehrlite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Wehrlite are listed below.

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