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Peridotite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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 Peridotite and Essexite 

The general Peridotite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Peridotite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Essexite 

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Essexite 

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

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