Wehrlite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Mangerite

The general Wehrlite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Mangerite

The history of Wehrlite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Mangerite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Mangerite,

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