Websterite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Websterite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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