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Essexite  and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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