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Websterite and Kimberlite Definition


Kimberlite 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.   
Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Kimberley, South Africa   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Kimberlite

The general Websterite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Websterite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Kimberlite

The history of Websterite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Kimberlite

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

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