Websterite and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Granodiorite

The general Websterite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Websterite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Granodiorite

The history of Websterite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Granodiorite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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