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Websterite and Latite Definition


Latite 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.   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Latite

The general Websterite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Websterite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Latite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Latite

The history of Websterite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Latite

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

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