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Websterite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite 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.   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Rhyodacite

The general Websterite and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Websterite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Rhyodacite

The history of Websterite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Rhyodacite

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

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