Wehrlite and Shale Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Shale

The general Wehrlite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Shale. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Shale

The history of Wehrlite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Shale

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Shale,

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