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Wehrlite and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Wehrlite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Alois Wehrle   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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