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Essexite  and Andesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
North America
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Andesite

The general Essexite  and Andesite definition can be stated as: Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Essexite  and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Andesite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Andesite

The history of Essexite  and Andesite 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.

Essexite  and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Andesite

Along with Essexite  and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Essexite  and Andesite. Etymology of Essexite  and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Essexite  and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Essexite  is From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US while that of Andesite is From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Essexite  and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Essexite  and Andesite are listed below.

For Essexite ,

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

For Andesite,

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