Wehrlite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Phyllite

The general Wehrlite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Phyllite

The history of Wehrlite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Phyllite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Phyllite,

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