Websterite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Laterite

The general Websterite and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Websterite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Laterite

The history of Websterite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Laterite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Laterite,

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