Peridotite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Websterite

The general Peridotite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Peridotite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Websterite

The history of Peridotite and Websterite 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.

Peridotite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

Peridotite and Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Peridotite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Peridotite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Peridotite is Pike County, U.S whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Peridotite and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Peridotite and Websterite are Unknown.

Etymology of Peridotite and Websterite

Along with Peridotite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Websterite. Etymology of Peridotite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Websterite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Websterite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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

For Websterite,

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