Wehrlite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Anorthosite

The general Wehrlite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Anorthosite

The history of Wehrlite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Anorthosite

Along with Wehrlite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Wehrlite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Wehrlite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wehrlite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Wehrlite is From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle while that of Anorthosite 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 and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wehrlite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Wehrlite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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