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Enderbite and Norite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Norway
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge
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, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Norite

The general Enderbite and Norite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Enderbite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Norite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Norite

The history of Enderbite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Norite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Norite,

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