The general Websterite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Websterite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Lherzolite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Lherzolite is France. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Lherzolite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Lherzolite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Lherzolite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Lherzolite. Etymology of Websterite and Lherzolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Lherzolite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Lherzolite are listed below.
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