Wehrlite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Vogesite

The general Wehrlite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Vogesite

The history of Wehrlite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Vogesite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Vogesite,

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