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Picrite and Websterite Definition

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Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
Hawaii Islands
Unknown
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Webster, North Carolina
Unknown
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Picrite and Websterite

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History of Picrite and Websterite

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Picrite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Picrite and Websterite

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