Websterite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Turbidite

The general Websterite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Websterite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Turbidite

The history of Websterite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Turbidite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock