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Enderbite and Granite Definition


Granite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

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 Granite

The general Enderbite and Granite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Enderbite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Granite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Granite

The history of Enderbite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Granite

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

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