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Enderbite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Essexite 

The general Enderbite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Enderbite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Enderbite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Essexite 

The history of Enderbite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Essexite 

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

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