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Enderbite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Diamictite

The general Enderbite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Enderbite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Diamictite

The history of Enderbite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Diamictite

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

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