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Websterite and Nephelinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Brazil
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Nephelinite

The general Websterite and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Websterite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Nephelinite

The history of Websterite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Nephelinite

Along with Websterite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Websterite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Nephelinite 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 and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Nephelinite are listed below.

For Websterite,

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

For Nephelinite,

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