Wehrlite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Luxullianite

The general Wehrlite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Luxullianite

The history of Wehrlite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Luxullianite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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