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Essexite  and Hawaiite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Hawaii Islands
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Joseph Iddings
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Hawaii Islands
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
Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Hawaiite

The general Essexite  and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Essexite  and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Hawaiite

The history of Essexite  and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Hawaiite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Hawaiite,

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