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Enderbite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Pyroxenite

The general Enderbite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Enderbite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Pyroxenite

The history of Enderbite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Pyroxenite

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

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