Wehrlite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite

The general Wehrlite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite

The history of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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