Wehrlite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Diamictite

The general Wehrlite and Diamictite 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, 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. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Diamictite

The history of Wehrlite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Diamictite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock