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Essexite  and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Laterite

The general Essexite  and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Essexite  and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Laterite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Laterite

The history of Essexite  and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Laterite

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

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