Wehrlite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Quartzite

The general Wehrlite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Quartzite

The history of Wehrlite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Quartzite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Quartzite,

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