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Websterite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Blue Granite

The general Websterite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Blue Granite

The history of Websterite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Blue Granite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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