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Enderbite and Borolanite Definition


Borolanite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Borolanite

The general Enderbite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Enderbite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Borolanite

The history of Enderbite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Borolanite

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

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