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Enderbite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Dolomite

The general Enderbite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Enderbite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Dolomite

The history of Enderbite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Dolomite

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

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