Websterite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Websterite and Wackestone

The general Websterite and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Websterite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Websterite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Wackestone

The history of Websterite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Wackestone

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

For Websterite,

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

For Wackestone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock