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Enderbite and Hawaiite Definition


Hawaiite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Joseph Iddings   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Hawaii Islands   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Hawaiite

The general Enderbite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Enderbite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Hawaiite

The history of Enderbite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Hawaiite

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

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