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Websterite and Pseudotachylite Definition


Pseudotachylite 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.   
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Pseudotachylite

The general Websterite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Websterite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Websterite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Pseudotachylite

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

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