Phyllite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Wehrlite

The general Phyllite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist 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 Phyllite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Wehrlite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Wehrlite

Along with Phyllite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Phyllite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Wehrlite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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