Charnockite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Enderbite

The general Charnockite and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Charnockite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Enderbite

The history of Charnockite 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.

Charnockite and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Enderbite

Along with Charnockite and Enderbite definition, know more about the etymology of Charnockite and Enderbite. Etymology of Charnockite and Enderbite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Charnockite and Formation of Enderbite. The etymology of Charnockite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company while that of Enderbite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Charnockite and Enderbite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Charnockite and Enderbite are listed below.

For Charnockite,

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

For Enderbite,

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