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Essexite  and Jaspillite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Jaspillite

The general Essexite  and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Essexite  and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Jaspillite

The history of Essexite  and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Jaspillite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Jaspillite,

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