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Enderbite and Adamellite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality
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
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Adamellite

The general Enderbite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Enderbite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Adamellite

The history of Enderbite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Adamellite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Adamellite,

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