The general Websterite and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Websterite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Norite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Norite 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 Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Norite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Norite discoverer. The discoverer of Websterite and Norite are Unknown.
Along with Websterite and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Norite. Etymology of Websterite and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Norite 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 Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Norite are listed below.
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