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Enderbite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Gabbro

The general Enderbite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Enderbite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Gabbro

The history of Enderbite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Gabbro

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

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