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Essexite  and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Mylonite

The general Essexite  and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Essexite  and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Mylonite

The history of Essexite  and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Mylonite

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

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