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Enderbite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Carbonatite

The general Enderbite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Enderbite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Carbonatite

The history of Enderbite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Carbonatite

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

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