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Enderbite and Aplite Definition


Aplite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Iran   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Aplite

The general Enderbite and Aplite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Enderbite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Aplite

The history of Enderbite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Aplite

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

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