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Enderbite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Enderbite and Quartzite

The general Enderbite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Enderbite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Quartzite

The history of Enderbite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Quartzite

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

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