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Wehrlite and Wehrlite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Egypt
Egypt
1.2.2 Discoverer
Alois Wehrle
Alois Wehrle
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Wehrlite and Wehrlite

The general Wehrlite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Wehrlite

The history of Wehrlite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Wehrlite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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