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Websterite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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.   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Phonolite

The general Websterite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Websterite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Phonolite

The history of Websterite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Phonolite

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

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