Travertine and Websterite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Websterite

The general Travertine and Websterite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Websterite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Websterite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Websterite

Along with Travertine and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Websterite. Etymology of Travertine and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Websterite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Websterite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Websterite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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