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Websterite and Appinite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Appinite

The general Websterite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Websterite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Appinite

The history of Websterite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Appinite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Appinite,

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