Wehrlite and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Mylonite

The general Wehrlite and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Mylonite

The history of Wehrlite and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Mylonite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Mylonite,

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