Websterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Websterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Websterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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