Wehrlite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Itacolumite

The general Wehrlite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Itacolumite

The history of Wehrlite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Itacolumite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock