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Essexite  and Jasperoid Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Jasperoid

The general Essexite  and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Essexite  and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Jasperoid

The history of Essexite  and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Jasperoid

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Jasperoid,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock