Syenite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Syenite and Wehrlite

The general Syenite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Syenite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Syenite and Wehrlite

The history of Syenite 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.

Syenite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Syenite and Wehrlite

Along with Syenite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Syenite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Wehrlite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Syenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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