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Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
From Latin term that means purple   

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 Rhomb Porphyry

The general Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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