Gneiss and Websterite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Websterite

The general Gneiss and Websterite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Websterite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Websterite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Websterite

Along with Gneiss and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Websterite. Etymology of Gneiss and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Websterite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Websterite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

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