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Essexite  and Granodiorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Granodiorite

The general Essexite  and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Essexite  and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Granodiorite

The history of Essexite  and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Granodiorite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Granodiorite,

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