Websterite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Websterite and Gabbro

The general Websterite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Websterite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Websterite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Gabbro

The history of Websterite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Gabbro

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

For Websterite,

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

For Gabbro,

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