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Websterite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite 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.   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Hornblendite

The general Websterite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Websterite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Hornblendite

The history of Websterite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Hornblendite

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

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