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Websterite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite 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.   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Mugearite

The general Websterite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Websterite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Mugearite

The history of Websterite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Mugearite

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

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