Essexite  and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Pegmatite

The general Essexite  and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Essexite  and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Pegmatite

The history of Essexite  and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Pegmatite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Pegmatite,

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