Wehrlite and Marble Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Marble

The general Wehrlite and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Marble. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Marble

The history of Wehrlite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Marble

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Marble,

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