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Enderbite and Schist Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Enderby Land, Antarctica
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Enderbite and Schist

The general Enderbite and Schist definition can be stated as: Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Enderbite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Enderbite and Schist. Get to know more information about Enderbite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Enderbite and Schist

The history of Enderbite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Enderbite and Schist

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

For Enderbite,

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

For Schist,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock