Wehrlite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Foidolite

The general Wehrlite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Foidolite

The history of Wehrlite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Foidolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Foidolite,

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