Vogesite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Websterite

The general Vogesite and Websterite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Websterite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Websterite

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

For Vogesite,

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