Mudstone and Websterite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Websterite

The general Mudstone and Websterite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Websterite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Websterite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Websterite

Along with Mudstone and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Websterite. Etymology of Mudstone and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Websterite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Websterite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

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