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Essexite  and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Larvikite

The general Essexite  and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Essexite  and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Larvikite

The history of Essexite  and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Larvikite

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

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