Theralite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Theralite and Websterite

The general Theralite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Websterite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Websterite

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

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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