Websterite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Websterite and Gneiss

The general Websterite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Websterite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Websterite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Gneiss

The history of Websterite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Gneiss

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

For Websterite,

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

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock