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Teschenite and Websterite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Scotland
Webster, North Carolina
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Teschenite and Websterite

The general Teschenite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Teschenite and Websterite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Websterite

Along with Teschenite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Websterite. Etymology of Teschenite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Websterite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Websterite are listed below.

For Teschenite,

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

For Websterite,

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