Wehrlite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite

The general Wehrlite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite

The history of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Trondhjemite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Trondhjemite,

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