Nephelinite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Websterite

The general Nephelinite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Websterite

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Websterite

Along with Nephelinite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Websterite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Websterite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Websterite are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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