Diamictite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Wehrlite

The general Diamictite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Wehrlite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Wehrlite

Along with Diamictite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Diamictite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Wehrlite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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