Amphibolite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Websterite

The general Amphibolite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Websterite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Websterite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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