The general Websterite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Websterite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Diamictite 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.
Websterite and Diamictite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Diamictite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Diamictite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Diamictite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Diamictite. Etymology of Websterite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Diamictite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Diamictite are listed below.
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