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Granite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Granite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   
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 Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Granite and Essexite 

The general Granite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. 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 Granite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Granite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Granite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granite and Essexite 

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Essexite 

Along with Granite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Essexite . Etymology of Granite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Essexite  is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Essexite  are listed below.

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