Websterite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Dacite

The general Websterite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Websterite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Dacite

The history of Websterite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Dacite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Dacite,

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