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Enderbite and Ganister Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
England
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Ganister

The general Enderbite and Ganister definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Enderbite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Ganister

The history of Enderbite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Ganister

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Ganister,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock