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Enderbite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary 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 Laterite

The general Enderbite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Enderbite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Laterite

The history of Enderbite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Laterite

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

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