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Wehrlite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Wehrlite Definition


Definition

Definition
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Alois Wehrle   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Wehrlite and Peridotite

The general Wehrlite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Wehrlite and Peridotite

The history of Wehrlite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Peridotite

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

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