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Enderbite and Granophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Granophyre

The general Enderbite and Granophyre definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Enderbite and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Granophyre

The history of Enderbite and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Granophyre

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Granophyre,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock