Enderbite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Adakite

The general Enderbite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Enderbite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Adakite

The history of Enderbite and Adakite 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 Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Adakite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Adakite,

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