Wehrlite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Pyrolite

The general Wehrlite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Pyrolite

The history of Wehrlite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Pyrolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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