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Monzonite and Websterite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Trento Province, Italy
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Monzonite and Websterite

The general Monzonite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Websterite

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Websterite

Along with Monzonite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Websterite. Etymology of Monzonite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Websterite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Websterite are listed below.

For Monzonite,

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