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Essexite  and Epidosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt
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
Not Available
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Epidosite

The general Essexite  and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Essexite  and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Epidosite

The history of Essexite  and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Epidosite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Epidosite,

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