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Enderbite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Arkose

The general Enderbite and Arkose definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Enderbite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Arkose

The history of Enderbite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Arkose

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

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