Enderbite and Arkose
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
Texture
Texture
Granular
Clastic
Color
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White
Reddish Brown
Maintenance
Less
Less
Durability
Durable
Durable
Water Resistant
Yes
Yes
Scratch Resistant
Yes
Yes
Stain Resistant
Yes
Yes
Wind Resistant
Yes
No
Acid Resistant
Yes
Yes
Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
Rough and Dull
Uses
Architecture
Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Kitchens, Stair Treads
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Bridges, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
Paving Stone, Office Buildings
Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Whetstones
Industry
Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar
Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Other Uses
Commercial Uses
Curling, Gemstone, Laboratory bench tops, Tombstones
In aquifers, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones
Types
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Sculpture
Used
Used
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
Figurines
Used
Used
Fossils
Absent
Present
Formation
Formation
Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.
Arkose rock forms from the weathering of feldspar-rich igneous or metamorphic rock, most commonly granitic rocks, which are primarily composed of quartz and feldspar.
Composition
Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz
Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Transformation
Metamorphism
Yes
No
Types of Metamorphism
Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Weathering
Yes
Yes
Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Erosion
Yes
Yes
Types of Erosion
Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Not Available
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Reserves
Deposits in Eastern Continents
Asia
India
China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan
Africa
Not Available
Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
Europe
Not Available
Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Others
Antarctica
Greenland
Deposits in Western Continents
North America
USA
Canada, USA
South America
Not Available
Brazil
Deposits in Oceania Continent
Australia
Not Available
New South Wales, New Zealand
All about Enderbite and Arkose Properties
Know all about Enderbite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Enderbite is Granular whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Enderbite appears Veined or Pebbled and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Enderbite is not available while that of Arkose is dull. Enderbite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Enderbite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.
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