Wehrlite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Granodiorite

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

History of Wehrlite and Granodiorite

The history of Wehrlite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Granodiorite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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