Websterite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Vogesite

The general Websterite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Websterite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Vogesite

The history of Websterite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Vogesite

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

For Websterite,

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

For Vogesite,

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