Websterite and Slate Definition

Definition of Websterite and Slate

The general Websterite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Websterite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Slate. Get to know more information about Websterite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Slate

The history of Websterite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Slate

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

For Websterite,

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

For Slate,

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