Shale and Websterite Definition

Definition of Shale and Websterite

The general Shale and Websterite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Websterite. Get to know more information about Shale and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Websterite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Websterite

Along with Shale and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Websterite. Etymology of Shale and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Websterite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Websterite are listed below.

For Shale,

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

For Websterite,

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