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Enderbite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

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 Rhyodacite

The general Enderbite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Enderbite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Enderbite and Rhyodacite

The history of Enderbite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Rhyodacite

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

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