The general Basalt and Essexite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Basalt and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Basalt and Essexite . Get to know more information about Basalt and Essexite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Basalt and Essexite 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.
Basalt and Essexite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basalt and Essexite . In this section, you will know about Basalt and Essexite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basalt is Egypt whereas Origin of Essexite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Basalt and Essexite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola and the discoverer of Essexite is Unknown.
Along with Basalt and Essexite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Essexite . Etymology of Basalt and Essexite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Essexite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Essexite are listed below.
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