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Enderbite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Ignimbrite

The general Enderbite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Enderbite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Ignimbrite

The history of Enderbite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Ignimbrite

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

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