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Enderbite and Dacite Definition


Dacite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Romania and Moldova, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Dacite

The general Enderbite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Enderbite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Dacite

The history of Enderbite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Dacite

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

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