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Monzonite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Monzonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzonite and Essexite 

The general Monzonite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Monzonite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Essexite 

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Essexite 

Along with Monzonite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Essexite . Etymology of Monzonite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Essexite  is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Essexite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Essexite  are listed below.

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