Websterite and Marl Definition

Definition of Websterite and Marl

The general Websterite and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Websterite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Marl. Get to know more information about Websterite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Marl

The history of Websterite and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Marl

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

For Websterite,

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

For Marl,

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