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Essexite  and Carbonatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Tanzania
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Carbonatite

The general Essexite  and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Essexite  and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Carbonatite

The history of Essexite  and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Carbonatite

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

For Essexite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Carbonatite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock