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Enderbite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series  
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica  
Hawaii Islands  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Picrite

The general Enderbite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Enderbite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Picrite

The history of Enderbite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Picrite

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

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