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Essexite  and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Amphibolite

The general Essexite  and Amphibolite 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, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Essexite  and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Amphibolite

The history of Essexite  and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Amphibolite

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

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