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Enderbite and Pseudotachylite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From pseudo- +‎ tachylite, a glassy rock generated by frictional heat within faults.
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite

The general Enderbite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Pseudotachylite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock