Wehrlite and Diorite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Diorite

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

History of Wehrlite and Diorite

The history of Wehrlite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Diorite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Diorite,

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