Sandstone and Websterite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Websterite

The general Sandstone and Websterite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Websterite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Websterite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Websterite

Along with Sandstone and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Websterite. Etymology of Sandstone and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Websterite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Websterite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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