Websterite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Enderbite

The general Websterite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Websterite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Enderbite

The history of Websterite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Enderbite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Enderbite,

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