Essexite  and Norite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Norite

The general Essexite  and Norite 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, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Essexite  and Norite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Norite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Norite

The history of Essexite  and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Norite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Norite,

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