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Enderbite and Minette Definition


Minette and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series  
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar  

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  
From French mine ore, mine + ette  

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Enderbite and Minette

The general Enderbite and Minette definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Enderbite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Minette. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Minette

The history of Enderbite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Minette

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

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