The general Websterite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Websterite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Harzburgite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Harzburgite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Harzburgite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Harzburgite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Harzburgite. Etymology of Websterite and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Harzburgite are listed below.
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