Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhomb Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock