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Quartzite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Essexite 

The general Quartzite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Quartzite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Essexite 

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Essexite 

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

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