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Essexite  and Wehrlite Definition


Wehrlite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alois Wehrle   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the name of a professor, Alois Wehrle   

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 Wehrlite

The general Essexite  and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Essexite  and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Wehrlite

The history of Essexite  and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Wehrlite

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

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