The general Wehrlite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Wehrlite and Theralite 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 Theralite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Wehrlite and Theralite. In this section, you will know about Wehrlite and Theralite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Wehrlite is Egypt whereas Origin of Theralite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Wehrlite and Theralite discoverer. The Discoverer of Wehrlite is Alois Wehrle and the discoverer of Theralite is Unknown.
Along with Wehrlite and Theralite definition, know more about the etymology of Wehrlite and Theralite. Etymology of Wehrlite and Theralite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wehrlite and Formation of Theralite. The etymology of Wehrlite is From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle while that of Theralite 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 Theralite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wehrlite and Theralite are listed below.
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