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Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition


Alkali Feldspar Granite and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From mineral fledspar which is present in large quantities in this rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

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