Enderbite and Dunite Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Dunite

The general Enderbite and Dunite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Enderbite and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Dunite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Dunite

The history of Enderbite and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Dunite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Dunite,

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