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Websterite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Websterite and Theralite

The general Websterite and Theralite 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, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Websterite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Theralite

The history of Websterite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Theralite

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

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