Wehrlite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Mudstone

The general Wehrlite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Mudstone

The history of Wehrlite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Mudstone

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Mudstone,

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