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Essexite  and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Granulite

The general Essexite  and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Essexite  and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Granulite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Granulite

The history of Essexite  and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Granulite

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

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