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Websterite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Migmatite

The general Websterite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Websterite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Migmatite

The history of Websterite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Migmatite

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

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