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Enderbite and Latite Definition


Latite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the Latin word latium   

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 Latite

The general Enderbite and Latite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Enderbite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Latite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Latite

The history of Enderbite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Latite

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

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