Websterite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Epidosite

The general Websterite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Websterite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Epidosite

The history of Websterite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Epidosite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Epidosite,

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