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Enderbite and Monzonite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Trento Province, Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Monzonite

The general Enderbite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Enderbite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Monzonite

The history of Enderbite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Monzonite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Monzonite,

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