Wehrlite and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Mugearite

The general Wehrlite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Mugearite

The history of Wehrlite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Mugearite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock