Websterite and Schist Definition

Definition of Websterite and Schist

The general Websterite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Websterite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Schist. Get to know more information about Websterite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Schist

The history of Websterite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Schist

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

For Websterite,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock