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Websterite and Greywacke Definition


Greywacke and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Greywacke

The general Websterite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Websterite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Websterite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Greywacke

The history of Websterite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Greywacke

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

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