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Essexite  and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Dolomite

The general Essexite  and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Essexite  and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Dolomite

The history of Essexite  and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Dolomite

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

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