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Enderbite and Epidosite Definition


Epidosite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series  
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt  

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  
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Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Epidosite

The general Enderbite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Enderbite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Epidosite

The history of Enderbite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Epidosite

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

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