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
History
Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
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Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1
Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock