Wehrlite and Granite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Granite

The general Wehrlite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Granite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Granite

The history of Wehrlite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Granite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Granite,

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