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Websterite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist 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.   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Websterite and Whiteschist

The general Websterite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Websterite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Websterite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Websterite and Whiteschist

The history of Websterite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Whiteschist

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

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