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Enderbite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series  
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished  

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple  

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Enderbite and Appinite

The general Enderbite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Enderbite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Appinite

The history of Enderbite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Appinite

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

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