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Appinite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Appinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   
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 the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Appinite and Essexite 

The general Appinite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. 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 Appinite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Appinite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Appinite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Appinite and Essexite 

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Essexite 

Along with Appinite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Essexite . Etymology of Appinite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Essexite  is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Essexite  are listed below.

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