Websterite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Websterite and Arkose

The general Websterite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Websterite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Arkose

The history of Websterite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Arkose

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

For Websterite,

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

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock