Diabase and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Enderbite

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

History of Diabase and Enderbite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Enderbite

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

For Diabase,

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

For Enderbite,

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