Websterite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Taconite

The general Websterite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Websterite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Taconite

The history of Websterite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Taconite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Taconite,

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