Websterite and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Luxullianite

The general Websterite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Websterite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Luxullianite

The history of Websterite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Luxullianite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Luxullianite,

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