Diorite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Diorite and Wehrlite

The general Diorite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Wehrlite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Wehrlite

Along with Diorite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Diorite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Wehrlite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Diorite,

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