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Enderbite and Greywacke Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay
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 Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Greywacke

The general Enderbite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Enderbite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Greywacke

The history of Enderbite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Greywacke

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Greywacke,

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