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Enderbite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Larvikite

The general Enderbite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Enderbite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Larvikite

The history of Enderbite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Larvikite

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

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