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Essexite  and Eclogite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
René Just Haüy
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Eclogite

The general Essexite  and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Essexite  and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Eclogite

The history of Essexite  and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Eclogite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Eclogite,

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