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Essexite  and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

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 Essexite  and Aplite

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

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History of Essexite  and Aplite

The history of Essexite  and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Aplite

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

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