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Enderbite and Pegmatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
R. J. Hauy
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite
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 Pegmatite

The general Enderbite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Enderbite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Pegmatite

The history of Enderbite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Pegmatite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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