Websterite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Benmoreite

The general Websterite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Websterite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Benmoreite

The history of Websterite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Benmoreite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Benmoreite,

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