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Enderbite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Phonolite

The general Enderbite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Enderbite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Phonolite

The history of Enderbite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Phonolite

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

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