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Websterite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Essexite 

The general Websterite and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Websterite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Websterite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Websterite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Essexite 

The history of Websterite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Essexite 

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

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