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Theralite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Essexite 

The general Theralite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Theralite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Theralite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Essexite 

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Essexite 

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

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