Itacolumite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Websterite

The general Itacolumite and Websterite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Websterite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Websterite

Along with Itacolumite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Websterite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Websterite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Websterite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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