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Websterite and Trachyandesite Definition

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.
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Webster, North Carolina
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Websterite and Trachyandesite

The general Websterite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Websterite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Trachyandesite

The history of Websterite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Trachyandesite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock