Wehrlite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Phonolite

The general Wehrlite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Phonolite

The history of Wehrlite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Phonolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Phonolite,

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