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Websterite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite 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.   
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
North America   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ferdinand von Richthofen   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Rhyolite

The general Websterite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Websterite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Rhyolite

The history of Websterite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Rhyolite

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

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