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Harzburgite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Harzburgite and Essexite 

The general Harzburgite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Essexite 

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Essexite 

Along with Harzburgite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Essexite . Etymology of Harzburgite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Essexite  is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Essexite  are listed below.

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