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Websterite and Oolite Definition


Oolite 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.   
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Oolite

The general Websterite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Websterite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Oolite

The history of Websterite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Oolite

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

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