Websterite and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Trondhjemite

The general Websterite and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Websterite and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Trondhjemite

The history of Websterite and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Trondhjemite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Trondhjemite,

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