Wehrlite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Variolite

The general Wehrlite and Variolite 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, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Variolite

The history of Wehrlite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Variolite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock