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Essexite  and Obsidian Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Ethiopia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Obsius
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius
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 Obsidian

The general Essexite  and Obsidian 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, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Essexite  and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Obsidian

The history of Essexite  and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Obsidian

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Obsidian,

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