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Enderbite and Diorite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene
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 early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Diorite

The general Enderbite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Enderbite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Diorite

The history of Enderbite and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Diorite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Diorite,

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