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Essexite  and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Essexite  and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Essexite  and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Icelandite

The history of Essexite  and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Icelandite

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

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