Websterite and Basalt Definition

Definition of Websterite and Basalt

The general Websterite and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Websterite and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Basalt. Get to know more information about Websterite and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Basalt

The history of Websterite and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Basalt

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

For Websterite,

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

For Basalt,

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