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Essexite  and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Diamictite

The general Essexite  and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Essexite  and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Diamictite

The history of Essexite  and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Diamictite

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

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