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Enderbite and Metapelite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Pelos or clay in Greek
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Metapelite

The general Enderbite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Enderbite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Metapelite

The history of Enderbite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Metapelite

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

For Enderbite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Metapelite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock