Websterite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Monzonite

The general Websterite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Websterite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Monzonite

The history of Websterite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Monzonite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Monzonite,

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