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Enderbite and Lamprophyre Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Lamprophyre

The general Enderbite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Enderbite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Lamprophyre

The history of Enderbite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Lamprophyre

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock