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Enderbite and Diorite Definition


Diorite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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