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Enderbite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Hornblendite

The general Enderbite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Enderbite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Hornblendite

The history of Enderbite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Hornblendite

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

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