Wehrlite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Dolomite

The general Wehrlite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Dolomite

The history of Wehrlite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Dolomite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Dolomite,

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