Wackestone and Theralite Definition

Definition of Wackestone and Theralite

The general Wackestone and Theralite definition can be stated as: A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Wackestone and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Wackestone and Theralite. Get to know more information about Wackestone and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wackestone and Theralite

The history of Wackestone and Theralite 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.

Wackestone and Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wackestone and Theralite

Along with Wackestone and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Wackestone and Theralite. Etymology of Wackestone and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wackestone and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Wackestone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Theralite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wackestone and Theralite are listed below.

For Wackestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock