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Essexite  and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Soapstone

The general Essexite  and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Essexite  and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Soapstone

The history of Essexite  and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Soapstone

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

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