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Essexite  and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Benmoreite

The general Essexite  and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Essexite  and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Benmoreite

The history of Essexite  and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Benmoreite

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

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