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Essexite  and Granulite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Central Europe
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Granulite

The general Essexite  and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Essexite  and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Granulite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Granulite

The history of Essexite  and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Granulite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Granulite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock