The general Quartzite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Quartzite 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.
Quartzite and Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Quartzite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Quartzite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Quartzite is Unknown whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Quartzite and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Quartzite and Websterite are Unknown.
Along with Quartzite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Websterite. Etymology of Quartzite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Websterite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Websterite are listed below.
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