Felsite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Websterite

The general Felsite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Websterite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Websterite

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

For Felsite,

• 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