Essexite  and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Vogesite

The general Essexite  and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Essexite  and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Vogesite

The history of Essexite  and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Vogesite

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Vogesite,

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