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Essexite  and Marble Definition


Marble and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Marble

The general Essexite  and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Essexite  and Marble, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Marble. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Marble

The history of Essexite  and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Marble

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

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