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Enderbite and Litchfieldite Definition


Litchfieldite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Bayley   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From its occurrence at Litchfield, Maine, USA   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Litchfieldite

The general Enderbite and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Enderbite and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Litchfieldite

The history of Enderbite and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Litchfieldite

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

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