Wehrlite and Argillite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Argillite

The general Wehrlite and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Argillite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Argillite

The history of Wehrlite and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Argillite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Argillite,

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