Websterite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Foidolite

The general Websterite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Websterite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Foidolite

The history of Websterite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Foidolite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Foidolite,

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