Wehrlite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Amphibolite

The general Wehrlite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Amphibolite

The history of Wehrlite and Amphibolite 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.

Wehrlite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Amphibolite

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

For Wehrlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock