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Essexite  and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Conglomerate

The general Essexite  and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Essexite  and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Conglomerate

The history of Essexite  and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Conglomerate

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

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