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Essexite  and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Essexite  and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Essexite  and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Phonolite

The history of Essexite  and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Phonolite

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

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