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Essexite  and Trachyte Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Trachyte

The general Essexite  and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Essexite  and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Trachyte

The history of Essexite  and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Trachyte

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Trachyte,

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