Websterite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Icelandite

The general Websterite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Websterite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Icelandite

The history of Websterite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Icelandite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock