Websterite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Anorthosite

The general Websterite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Websterite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Anorthosite

The history of Websterite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Anorthosite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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