Websterite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Dunite

The general Websterite and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Websterite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Dunite

The history of Websterite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Dunite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Dunite,

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