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Aplite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Aplite Definition


Definition

Definition
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Iran   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Aplite and Essexite 

The general Aplite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Aplite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Aplite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Aplite and Essexite 

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Essexite 

Along with Aplite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Aplite and Essexite . Etymology of Aplite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Aplite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Aplite is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite while that of Essexite  is From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Aplite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Aplite and Essexite  are listed below.

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