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Essexite  and Chert Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Chert

The general Essexite  and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Essexite  and Chert, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Chert. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Chert

The history of Essexite  and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Chert

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Chert,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock