Wehrlite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Websterite

The general Wehrlite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Websterite

The history of Wehrlite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Websterite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Websterite,

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