Websterite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Websterite and Basanite 

The general Websterite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Websterite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Websterite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Websterite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Basanite 

The history of Websterite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Basanite 

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

For Websterite,

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

For Basanite ,

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