Soapstone and Websterite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Websterite

The general Soapstone and Websterite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Websterite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Websterite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Websterite

Along with Soapstone and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Websterite. Etymology of Soapstone and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Websterite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Websterite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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