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Anorthosite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Essexite 

The general Anorthosite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Essexite 

The history of Anorthosite and Essexite  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.

Anorthosite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Essexite 

Along with Anorthosite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Essexite . Etymology of Anorthosite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Essexite  is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Essexite  are listed below.

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