Enderbite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Icelandite

The general Enderbite and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Enderbite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Icelandite

The history of Enderbite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Icelandite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock