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Felsite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
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  
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.  

History
  
  

Origin
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Webster, North Carolina  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite  
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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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.

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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 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.

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