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Enderbite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Enderbite and Pumice definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Enderbite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Pumice

The history of Enderbite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Pumice

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

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