Websterite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Metapelite

The general Websterite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Websterite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Metapelite

The history of Websterite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Metapelite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock