Phyllite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Websterite

The general Phyllite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Websterite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Websterite

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

For Phyllite,

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