Wehrlite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Hornblendite

The general Wehrlite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Hornblendite

The history of Wehrlite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Hornblendite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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