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Websterite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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.   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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 Unknown. 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.

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