Shonkinite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Wehrlite

The general Shonkinite and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Wehrlite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Wehrlite

Along with Shonkinite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Wehrlite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Wehrlite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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