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Enderbite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Migmatite

The general Enderbite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Enderbite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Migmatite

The history of Enderbite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Migmatite

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

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