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Enderbite and Lignite Definition


Lignite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From French, Latin lignum wood + -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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Lignite

The general Enderbite and Lignite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Enderbite and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Lignite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Lignite

The history of Enderbite and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Lignite

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

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