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Essexite  and Turbidite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
European Foreland Basins
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Arnold H. Bouma
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft 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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Turbidite

The general Essexite  and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Essexite  and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Turbidite

The history of Essexite  and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Turbidite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Turbidite,

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