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Websterite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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.   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Larvikite

The general Websterite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Larvikite

The history of Websterite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Larvikite

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

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