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Diatomite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Essexite 

The general Diatomite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Diatomite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Essexite 

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Essexite 

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

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