Websterite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Pegmatite

The general Websterite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Websterite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Pegmatite

The history of Websterite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Pegmatite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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