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Websterite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone 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.   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Sandstone

The general Websterite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Websterite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Websterite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Sandstone

The history of Websterite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Sandstone

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

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