Websterite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Shoshonite

The general Websterite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Websterite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Shoshonite

The history of Websterite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Shoshonite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Shoshonite,

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