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Serpentinite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
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 Serpentinite and Essexite 

The general Serpentinite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. 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 Serpentinite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Essexite 

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Essexite 

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

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