The general Websterite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Websterite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Websterite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Websterite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Websterite and Wehrlite. In this section, you will know about Websterite and Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina whereas Origin of Wehrlite is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Websterite and Wehrlite discoverer. The Discoverer of Websterite is Unknown and the discoverer of Wehrlite is Alois Wehrle.
Along with Websterite and Wehrlite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Wehrlite. Etymology of Websterite and Wehrlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Wehrlite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Wehrlite are listed below.
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