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Enderbite and Rhyolite Definition


Rhyolite and Enderbite Definition


Definition

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  

History
  
  

Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica  
North America  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Ferdinand von Richthofen  

Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica  
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
Volcanic  

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

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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.

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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.

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