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Enderbite and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Enderbite and Porphyry

The general Enderbite and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Enderbite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Porphyry

The history of Enderbite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Porphyry

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

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