Essexite  and Dunite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Dunite

The general Essexite  and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Essexite  and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Dunite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Dunite

The history of Essexite  and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Dunite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Dunite,

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