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Greywacke and Essexite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
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
Unknown
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Greywacke and Essexite 

The general Greywacke and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. 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 Greywacke and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Essexite . Get to know more information about Greywacke and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greywacke and Essexite 

The history of Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Essexite 

Along with Greywacke and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Greywacke and Essexite . Etymology of Greywacke and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greywacke and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Greywacke is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke while that of Essexite  is From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greywacke belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greywacke and Essexite  are listed below.

For Greywacke,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Essexite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock