Wehrlite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Sovite

The general Wehrlite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Sovite

The history of Wehrlite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Sovite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Sovite,

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