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Enderbite and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Benmoreite

The general Enderbite and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Enderbite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Benmoreite

The history of Enderbite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Benmoreite

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

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