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Essexite  and Shale Definition


Shale and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Shale

The general Essexite  and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Essexite  and Shale, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Shale. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Shale

The history of Essexite  and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Shale

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

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