Essexite  and Latite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Latite

The general Essexite  and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Essexite  and Latite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Latite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Latite

The history of Essexite  and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Latite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Latite,

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