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Enderbite and Amphibolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Alexandre Brongniart
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Amphibole + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Amphibolite

The general Enderbite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Enderbite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Amphibolite

The history of Enderbite and Amphibolite 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.

Enderbite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

Enderbite and Amphibolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Enderbite and Amphibolite. In this section, you will know about Enderbite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Enderbite is Enderby Land, Antarctica whereas Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Enderbite and Amphibolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Enderbite is Unknown and the discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart.

Etymology of Enderbite and Amphibolite

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

For Enderbite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock