Arkose and Websterite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Websterite

The general Arkose and Websterite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Websterite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Websterite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Websterite

Along with Arkose and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Websterite. Etymology of Arkose and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Websterite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Websterite are listed below.

For Arkose,

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

For Websterite,

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