Wehrlite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Rhyolite

The general Wehrlite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Rhyolite

The history of Wehrlite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Rhyolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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