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Essexite  and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Litchfieldite

The general Essexite  and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Essexite  and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Litchfieldite

The history of Essexite  and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Litchfieldite

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

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