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Enderbite and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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 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.

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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.

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