Websterite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Dolomite

The general Websterite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Websterite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Dolomite

The history of Websterite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Dolomite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock