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Essexite  and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

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 Mudstone

The general Essexite  and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Essexite  and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Mudstone

The history of Essexite  and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Mudstone

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

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