Wehrlite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Wehrlite and Shoshonite

The general Wehrlite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Wehrlite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Wehrlite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Wehrlite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Wehrlite and Shoshonite

The history of Wehrlite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wehrlite and Shoshonite

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

For Wehrlite,

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

For Shoshonite,

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