Wehrlite and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Diatomite

The general Wehrlite and Diatomite 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, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Diatomite

The history of Wehrlite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Diatomite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Diatomite,

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