Websterite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Websterite and Skarn

The general Websterite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Websterite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Websterite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Skarn

The history of Websterite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Skarn

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

For Websterite,

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

For Skarn,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock