Wehrlite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Arkose

The general Wehrlite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Arkose

The history of Wehrlite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Arkose

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Arkose,

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