Wehrlite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Taconite

The general Wehrlite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Taconite

The history of Wehrlite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Taconite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Taconite,

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