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Enderbite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 Foidolite

The general Enderbite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Enderbite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Foidolite

The history of Enderbite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Foidolite

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

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