Granodiorite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Wehrlite

The general Granodiorite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Wehrlite

The history of Granodiorite 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.

Granodiorite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Wehrlite

Along with Granodiorite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Wehrlite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Granodiorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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