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Enderbite and Marble Definition


Marble and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Marble

The general Enderbite and Marble definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Enderbite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Marble. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Marble

The history of Enderbite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Marble

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

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