The general Websterite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Websterite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Diorite 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 Diorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Diorite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Diorite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Diorite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Diorite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Diorite. Etymology of Websterite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Diorite 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 Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Diorite are listed below.
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