The general Websterite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Minette. Get to know more information about Websterite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Minette 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 Minette definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Minette. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Minette Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Minette is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Minette discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Minette are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Minette definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Minette. Etymology of Websterite and Minette gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Minette. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Minette 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 Minette belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Minette are listed below.
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