Websterite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Mangerite

The general Websterite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Websterite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Mangerite

The history of Websterite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Mangerite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Mangerite,

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