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Essexite  and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Pumice

The general Essexite  and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Essexite  and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Pumice. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Pumice

The history of Essexite  and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Pumice

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

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