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Enderbite and Rhyolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
North America
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Ferdinand von Richthofen
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Rhyolite

The general Enderbite and Rhyolite definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Enderbite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Rhyolite

The history of Enderbite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Rhyolite

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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