Websterite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Shonkinite

The general Websterite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Websterite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Shonkinite

The history of Websterite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Shonkinite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock