Hornfels and Websterite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Websterite

The general Hornfels and Websterite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. 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 Hornfels and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Websterite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Websterite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Websterite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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