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Websterite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite 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.   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Pyrolite

The general Websterite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Websterite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Pyrolite

The history of Websterite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Pyrolite

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

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