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Websterite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite 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.   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Phyllite

The general Websterite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Websterite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Phyllite

The history of Websterite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Phyllite

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

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