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Essexite  and Mugearite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Skye, Scotland
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alfred Harker
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From mugear +‎ -ite
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 Mugearite

The general Essexite  and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Essexite  and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Mugearite

The history of Essexite  and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Mugearite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Mugearite,

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