Websterite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Amphibolite

The general Websterite and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Websterite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Amphibolite

The history of Websterite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Amphibolite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock