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Essexite 
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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

USA

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Essexite 

Essexite  is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Essexite  in general, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Essexite  comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Essexite  Definition, know more about the History of Essexite , Etymology of Essexite  in next sections.