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Essexite  and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Shonkinite

The general Essexite  and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Essexite  and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Shonkinite

The history of Essexite  and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Shonkinite

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

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