Wehrlite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Gossan

The general Wehrlite and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Gossan

The history of Wehrlite and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Gossan

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Gossan,

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