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Essexite  and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Granodiorite

The general Essexite  and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Essexite  and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Granodiorite

The history of Essexite  and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Granodiorite

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

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