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Websterite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Conglomerate

The general Websterite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Websterite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Websterite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Conglomerate

The history of Websterite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Conglomerate

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

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