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Enderbite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Mudstone

The general Enderbite and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Enderbite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Mudstone

The history of Enderbite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Mudstone

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

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