Epidosite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Websterite

The general Epidosite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Websterite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Websterite

Along with Epidosite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Websterite. Etymology of Epidosite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Websterite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Websterite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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