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Anorthosite and Enderbite Definition


Enderbite and Anorthosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Anorthosite and Enderbite

The general Anorthosite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Anorthosite and Enderbite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Enderbite

Along with Anorthosite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Enderbite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Enderbite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Enderbite are listed below.

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