Wehrlite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Basanite 

The general Wehrlite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Basanite 

The history of Wehrlite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Basanite 

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Basanite ,

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