Websterite and Granite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Granite

The general Websterite and Granite 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, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Websterite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Granite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Granite

The history of Websterite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Granite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Granite,

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