Porphyry and Websterite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Websterite

The general Porphyry and Websterite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Websterite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Websterite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Websterite

Along with Porphyry and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Websterite. Etymology of Porphyry and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Websterite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Websterite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• 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