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Essexite  and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Basanite 

The general Essexite  and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Essexite  and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Basanite . Get to know more information about Essexite  and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Basanite 

The history of Essexite  and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Basanite 

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

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