Wehrlite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Oolite

The general Wehrlite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Oolite

The history of Wehrlite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Oolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Oolite,

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