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Websterite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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.   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Itacolumite

The general Websterite and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Websterite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Itacolumite

The history of Websterite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Itacolumite

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

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