Picrite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Websterite

The general Picrite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Websterite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Websterite

Along with Picrite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Websterite. Etymology of Picrite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Websterite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Websterite are listed below.

For Picrite,

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