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Essexite  and Wackestone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Essexite  and Wackestone

The general Essexite  and Wackestone 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, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Essexite  and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Wackestone

The history of Essexite  and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Wackestone

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

For Essexite ,

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

For Wackestone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock