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Websterite and Picrite Definition

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Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Webster, North Carolina
Unknown
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Plutonic
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine
Hawaii Islands
Unknown
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Picrite

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History of Websterite and Picrite

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Websterite and Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Websterite and Picrite

Along with Websterite and Picrite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Picrite. Etymology of Websterite and Picrite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Picrite. The etymology of Websterite is while that of Picrite is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Websterite and Picrite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Picrite are listed below.

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