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Enderbite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Granulite

The general Enderbite and Granulite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Enderbite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Granulite

The history of Enderbite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Granulite

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

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