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Essexite  and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Essexite  and Granophyre

The general Essexite  and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Essexite  and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Granophyre

The history of Essexite  and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Granophyre

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

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