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Websterite and Sovite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Sovite

The general Websterite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Websterite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Sovite

The history of Websterite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Sovite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Sovite,

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