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Essexite  and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Essexite  and Whiteschist

The general Essexite  and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Essexite  and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Essexite  and Whiteschist

The history of Essexite  and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Whiteschist

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

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