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Enderbite and Anorthosite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Anorthosite

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

History of Enderbite and Anorthosite

The history of Enderbite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Anorthosite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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