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Essexite  and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
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
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary 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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Itacolumite

The general Essexite  and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Essexite  and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Itacolumite

The history of Essexite  and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Itacolumite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Itacolumite,

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