Websterite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Anthracite

The general Websterite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Websterite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Anthracite

The history of Websterite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Anthracite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Anthracite,

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