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Enderbite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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   
Unknown   

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   

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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.

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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.

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