Websterite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Jaspillite

The general Websterite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Websterite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Jaspillite

The history of Websterite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Jaspillite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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