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Enderbite and Aplite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Iran
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Aplite

The general Enderbite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Enderbite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Aplite

The history of Enderbite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Aplite

Along with Enderbite and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Enderbite and Aplite. Etymology of Enderbite and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Enderbite and Formation of Aplite. The etymology of Enderbite is From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica while that of Aplite 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 and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Enderbite and Aplite are listed below.

For Enderbite,

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

For Aplite,

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