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Jadeitite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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 pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Essexite 

The general Jadeitite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Essexite 

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Essexite 

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

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