Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock