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Enderbite and Chert Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Chert

The general Enderbite and Chert definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Enderbite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Chert. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Chert

The history of Enderbite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Chert

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

For Enderbite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Chert,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock