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Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
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 hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Hyaloclastite 

The general Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Essexite  and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

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