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Wehrlite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Wehrlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Alois Wehrle   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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