Basalt and Websterite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Websterite

The general Basalt and Websterite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Websterite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Websterite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Websterite

Along with Basalt and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Websterite. Etymology of Basalt and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Websterite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Websterite are listed below.

For Basalt,

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

For Websterite,

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