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Enderbite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Hornfels

The general Enderbite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Enderbite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Hornfels

The history of Enderbite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Hornfels

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

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