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Essexite  and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Diorite

The general Essexite  and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Essexite  and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Diorite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Diorite

The history of Essexite  and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Diorite

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

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