Websterite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Hawaiite

The general Websterite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Websterite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Hawaiite

The history of Websterite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Hawaiite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Hawaiite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock