Websterite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Websterite and Hornfels

The general Websterite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Websterite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Websterite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Hornfels

The history of Websterite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Hornfels

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

For Websterite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock