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Websterite and Granulite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Central Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Granulite

The general Websterite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Websterite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Granulite

The history of Websterite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Granulite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Granulite,

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