Adakite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Websterite

The general Adakite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. 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 Adakite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Websterite

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adakite and Websterite

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

For Adakite,

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

For Websterite,

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