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Essexite  and Trondhjemite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Tonale, Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
Not Available
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
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Trondhjemite

The general Essexite  and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Essexite  and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Trondhjemite

The history of Essexite  and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Trondhjemite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Trondhjemite,

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