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Wehrlite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Wehrlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alois Wehrle   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Wehrlite and Epidosite

The general Wehrlite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Wehrlite and Epidosite

The history of Wehrlite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Epidosite

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

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