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Pyrolite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   
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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
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 Pyrolite and Essexite 

The general Pyrolite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Essexite 

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Essexite 

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

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