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Enderbite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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 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.

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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.

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