The general Websterite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Websterite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Aplite 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 Aplite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Aplite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Aplite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Aplite is Iran. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Aplite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Aplite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Aplite. Etymology of Websterite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Aplite 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 Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Aplite are listed below.
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