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Mangerite and Websterite Definition


Websterite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Unknown   
Webster, North Carolina   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Mangerite and Websterite

The general Mangerite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Websterite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Websterite

Along with Mangerite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Websterite. Etymology of Mangerite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Websterite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Websterite are listed below.

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