Wehrlite and Cataclasite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Cataclasite

The general Wehrlite and Cataclasite 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, Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Cataclasite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Cataclasite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Cataclasite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Cataclasite

The history of Wehrlite and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Cataclasite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Cataclasite,

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