Wehrlite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Jadeitite

The general Wehrlite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Jadeitite

The history of Wehrlite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Jadeitite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock