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Gneiss and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Essexite 

The general Gneiss and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Gneiss and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Essexite . Get to know more information about Gneiss and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Essexite 

The history of Gneiss and Essexite  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.

Gneiss and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Essexite 

Along with Gneiss and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Essexite . Etymology of Gneiss and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Essexite  is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Essexite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Essexite  are listed below.

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