1 Definition
1.2 Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
1.4.1 Discoverer
Unknown
Christian Leopold von Buch
1.5 Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald
1.7 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.1.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
2.4 Family
2.4.1 Group
3.3 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
4 Texture
4.1 Texture
4.2 Color
Dark Grey to Black
Dark Grey to Black
4.3 Maintenance
4.5 Durability
4.5.4 Water Resistant
4.5.7 Scratch Resistant
4.5.10 Stain Resistant
4.6.2 Wind Resistant
6.0.2 Acid Resistant
6.2 Appearance
7 Uses
7.1 Architecture
7.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
7.1.3 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
7.2.2 Other Architectural Uses
7.3 Industry
7.3.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
7.3.3 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
7.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
7.5 Other Uses
7.5.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Jewelry, Sea Defence, Tombstones
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Laboratory bench tops, Jewelry, Sea Defence, Tombstones
8 Types
8.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
8.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock, Smooth to touch
Smooth to touch
8.3 Archaeological Significance
8.3.1 Monuments
9.1.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
9.1.3 Sculpture
9.1.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
9.1.5 Pictographs
9.1.6 Petroglyphs
9.1.7 Figurines
9.2 Fossils
10 Formation
10.1 Formation
Essexite is a type of igneous rock, which is usually dark grey to black plutonic rock. For the formation of essexite, suitable magma with exact composition of K, Ba, Rb, Cs, Sr should be produced.
Gabbro, a mafic rock, forms due to cooling and crystallization of magma underneath Earth's surface.
10.2 Composition
10.2.1 Mineral Content
Augite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Nepheline, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
10.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, Ba, Ca, Cs, Potassium, Rb, Sodium, Sr
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide
10.3 Transformation
10.3.1 Metamorphism
10.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Impact Metamorphism
10.3.3 Weathering
10.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
10.3.5 Erosion
10.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion
Coastal Erosion
11 Properties
11.1 Physical Properties
11.1.1 Hardness
11.1.14 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
11.1.15 Fracture
11.1.17 Streak
11.1.18 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
11.1.20 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
11.1.21 Compressive Strength
11.1.28 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
11.2.2 Toughness
11.2.3 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.86-2.87
0
8.4
11.2.6 Transparency
11.2.7 Density
Not Available2.7-3.3 g/cm3
0
1400
11.4 Thermal Properties
11.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity
13.2.3 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
14 Reserves
14.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
14.1.1 Asia
India, Russia
India, Russia
14.1.2 Africa
South Africa
South Africa
14.1.3 Europe
Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Turkey
Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Turkey
14.1.4 Others
14.2 Deposits in Western Continents
14.2.1 North America
14.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
14.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
14.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland
New Zealand, Queensland