Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Rapakivi Granite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Rapakivi Granite,

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