Shonkinite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Websterite

The general Shonkinite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Websterite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Websterite

Along with Shonkinite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Websterite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Websterite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Websterite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock