The general Marble and Websterite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Websterite. Get to know more information about Marble and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Marble 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.
Marble and Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marble and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Marble and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marble is Egypt whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Marble and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Marble and Websterite are Unknown.
Along with Marble and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Websterite. Etymology of Marble and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Websterite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Websterite are listed below.
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