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Enderbite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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 Phyllite

The general Enderbite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Enderbite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Phyllite

The history of Enderbite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Phyllite

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

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