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Essexite  and Basalt Definition


Basalt and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Georgius Agricola   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites   

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 Basalt

The general Essexite  and Basalt 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, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Essexite  and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Basalt. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Basalt

The history of Essexite  and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Basalt

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

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