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Wehrlite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite 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   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alois Wehrle   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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