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Sovite and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Sovite and Wehrlite

The general Sovite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Sovite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Wehrlite

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Wehrlite

Along with Sovite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Sovite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Wehrlite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Wehrlite are listed below.

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