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Andesite and Enderbite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
North America
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
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
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Andesite and Enderbite

The general Andesite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Andesite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Enderbite

The history of Andesite and Enderbite 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.

Andesite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Enderbite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Enderbite,

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