Websterite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Adakite

The general Websterite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Websterite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Adakite

The history of Websterite and Adakite 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.

Websterite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Adakite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock