Wehrlite and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Ijolite

The general Wehrlite and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Ijolite

The history of Wehrlite and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Ijolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Ijolite,

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