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Granodiorite and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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