Wehrlite and Picrite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Picrite

The general Wehrlite and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Picrite

The history of Wehrlite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Picrite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Picrite,

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