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Websterite and Scoria Definition


Scoria 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.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

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 Scoria

The general Websterite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Websterite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Websterite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Scoria

The history of Websterite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Scoria

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

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