Phonolite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Wehrlite

The general Phonolite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Wehrlite

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Wehrlite

Along with Phonolite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Phonolite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Wehrlite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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