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Websterite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Websterite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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